Influenza-related deaths in children are tragic.
Nine child deaths from laboratory confirmed influenza-related complications have been officially reported to CDC so far during the 2008-09 flu season.
Vaccination remains the best method for preventing influenza and its potentially severe complications in children and adults.
These deaths are a somber reminder of the importance of protecting children from the flu – especially those at high risk from serious flu-related complications.
Thanks to the CDC for the video below. It was included in a previous post, but the need to show it again is so strong.
More videos : Faces of Influenza
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