New data just released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the disproportionate impacts of the flu on Black and Brown communities. TVJessi explains why the reasons may be more social than scientific.
- New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the disproportionate impacts of influenza on Black and Brown communities. The reasons may be more social than scientific."The main message is not to be complacent," said CDC epidemiologist Dr. Carla Black."We've had two mild flu seasons, which actually means that we might be ripe for a severe flu season.
The disparity translates to vaccination rates, which experts can tie to the generational effects of experimentation on the population.
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