New Vital Signs Report: People from some racial/ethnic minority groups are more likely to be hospitalized with flu

What

Black, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native adults in the United States are more likely to be hospitalized with flu, as well as less likely to be vaccinated against flu, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report. Join us to learn more about inequities in flu vaccine uptake and how to prevent severe flu illness and hospitalization by ensuring equitable vaccination for everyone.

Who

Debra Houry, M.D., M.P.H., CDC’s Acting Principal Deputy Director

Carla Black, Ph.D., M.P.H., Epidemiologist, CDC’s Immunization Services Division

When

Tuesday, October 18, at 12:00 p.m. ET

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TRANSCRIPT

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