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3. Why Are Kids With Summer Birthdays More Likely to Get the Flu?

Freakonomics, M.D.

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Why Is It So Hard to Get the Flue Shot for Kids?

This week, we look at why it's so hard to get a flue shot for kids. Back in the day, mass vaccination programs were part of public health initiatives. But as more vaccines became available, they increasingly tended to be provided only in doctors offices. Elina chin says that our individualized approach to kid's medical care doesn't leave a lot of room for public health. Amodovate agrees, there are ways we could make a huge difference.

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