09/23/2025
As pediatricians, we are deeply concerned about the prevalence of misinformation and the growing trend of vaccine refusal. With flu season approaching, we feel a strong sense of responsibility to provide accurate information.
Last year's flu season was devastating, with a record number of flu hospitalizations and hundreds of young lives lost, many of which could have been prevented. The flu vaccine cannot prevent every infection, but it does prevent the most serious and dangerous complications, including hospitalizations, ICU stays, and death. By receiving the flu vaccine, individuals can reduce the severity of the flu.
In this video, we provide an in-depth examination of the science and facts surrounding the flu vaccine, and why, as medical professionals, we strongly recommend it as a crucial measure for protecting children. Watch now to learn the truth from Dr. Lavanya Sithanandam, rather than relying on misinformation spread online.
Last flu season was one of the deadliest for children in over a decade, with more than 200 pediatric flu deaths reported in the U.S. Many of these children w...
