Some who get the flu will need hospitalization for issues such as breathing problems and really high fevers, a health expert said.
- Some U.S. minority groups are more likely to be hospitalized for flu and less likely to be vaccinated, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“The vaccine however can help prevent severe disease. It may help prevent the flu in general,” said Dr. Barbara Bawer with The Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center. People in those groups were also more likely to be hospitalized with flu during most seasons studied.According to the data, from 2009 to 2022, flu hospitalizations were 80% higher among Black adults, 30% higher for adults who are American Indian or Alaska native, and 20% higher for Hispanic adults.
The CDC said reasons for the disparities include lack of healthcare access and insurance, misinformation and distrust in vaccines, and missed opportunities to get vaccinated.“It’s educating people on why we get it and showing them potentially data on how it can improve their chances,” she said.
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