The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) pushed for Americans to get vaccinated against influenza and warned of a potentially severe flu season as the winter months approach.
“This low flu activity was likely due to the widespread implementation of COVID-19 preventive measures like masks, physical distancing, and staying home,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said late last week during a briefing. “Because of so little disease last year, population immunity is likely lower, putting us all at risk of increased disease this year,” she added.
