US flu activity declines but ER visits for school-aged kids rise, CDC data shows

The CDC estimates there have been at least 19 million cases so far this season.
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COVID Vaccines Cut ER Visits for Children, CDC Reports

COVID vaccines lowered emergency visits for kids by more than 55% Protection was strongest in kids under age 4 The findings show vaccines still benefit kids MONDAY, Dec. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — ...
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COVID Vaccines Cut ER Visits for Children, CDC Reports

MONDAY, Dec. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 vaccines given to children last fall helped keep many out of emergency rooms (ER) and urgent care, new data shows. The U.S. Centers for Disease ...
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COVID Vaccines Cut ER Visits for Children, CDC Reports

The CDC reported that COVID vaccines reduced the risk of ER visits by 76% in kids under age 4 and by 56% in kids ages 5 to 17 during the first 6 months after vaccination. (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 ...