Flu deaths spike after cities get professional sports stadiums
Bringing a professional sports team to a new city often includes a big taxpayer-funded stadium subsidy, but new research shows that has a health downside: a spike in flu deaths.
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Bringing a professional sports team to a new city often includes a big taxpayer-funded stadium subsidy, but new research shows that has a health downside: a spike in flu deaths.
According to the CDC, the flu shot provided "substantial protection" for all age groups, including elderly and immunocompromised populations, during this influenza season.
Influenza (flu) is a contagious, respiratory tract infection, which is caused by influenza viruses. Children are more affected by the influenza virus.
There have been 163 recorded deaths from flu-related illnesses this season across Indiana- an increase from 156 deaths last week.
There have been 132 recorded deaths from flu-related illnesses this season across the state of Indiana — an increase from 94 deaths last week.