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CDC: 200 children died from flu-related illness last season

By Lourdes Duarte,

1 days ago

The CDC says a record-breaking 200 children in the U.S. died from flu-related illness last flu season and 80 percent of them were not fully vaccinated.

Dr. Michael Cappello is vice-chair of pediatrics for Advocate Children’s Hospital.

He joined the WGN Evening News to discuss the report.

You can view the full report here.

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