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Flu shots urged amid COVID-19 pandemic
Sahar Chmais
In May of 2020, the number of milestone vaccines and immunizations administered fell among all age groups, according to the Centers for Disease Control. People were afraid to visit their doctor’s offices due to COVID-19. This trend may continue into influenza season, but doctors are urging that people get flu vaccines now more than ever.
“Pandemic or not, it’s really recommended for everyone to get a [flu vaccine],” said Dr. Emily Fisher, a physician at Bay...