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Headline:

Flu is fairly common often dangerous in kids

Newspaper Article Synopsis:

Children are hospitalized for the flu as often as adults and are at risk for hospitalization during the flu season. The flu also causes thousands of outpatient visits and lost work time for parents. Routine flu shots for children older than six months is suggested in two new studies.

Newspaper Article Source:

Associated Press. Flu is fairly common often dangerous in kids. Star Tribune, 2000 January 27: A10(col. 1-4).

Journal Article Citation:

Neuzil. K.M., et al. The effect of influenza on hospitalizations outpatient visits and courses of antibiotics in children. New England Journal of Medicine 2000 Jan 27; 342(4): 225-231.

Journal Article Citation:

Izurieta H.S., et al. Influenza and the rates of hospitalization for respiratory disease among infants and young children. New England Journal of Medicine 2000 Jan 27; 342(4): 232-239.

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