With the flu season fast approaching, keeping children healthy is more crucial than ever.
The Covid-19 pandemic has made it even more critical to protect children from respiratory illnesses, as they may have severe complications if they catch both the flu and Covid-19.
The flu vaccine has long been considered one of the most effective ways to protect against seasonal flu, particularly for high-risk groups such as the elderly, pregnant women, health-care workers and children.
However, with the Covid-19 pandemic still ongoing, vaccination rates have dipped, while cases of respiratory illnesses in children are, unfortunately, on the rise.
Flu and Covid-19 are different viruses, but are both respiratory illnesses that share similar symptoms. A child who contracts both illnesses at the same time may be at an increased risk of…