
Kids' Risk of Dying from Flu Lower When Vaccinated
Researchers looked at the cases of nearly 300 U.S. children who died from the flu over four flu seasons.
Vaccines help protect people from diseases. They contain "weakened" or "dead" germs, such as viruses or bacteria, which stimulate the body's immune system in a manner that can prevent us from getting sick with harmful pathogens. Here's the latest science news on vaccines.Vaccines
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