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Latinos At Higher Risk for the Flu
By Alejandra Owens, December 15, 2010 09:20 AM
Last year, the flu was the 7th leading cause of death of Latino folks over 65. Nearly 17 million Hispanics contracted the flu in 2009. But only 3 in 10 got a flu shot. See a problem here?
The good news is that people are catching on, and folks like Lili Estefan, costar of Univision's El Gordo y la Flaca, are taking action, like teaming up with like the American Lung Association's Los Rostros de la Gripe campaign. What are you doing to raise awareness? To start, check out our learning center for more info about how the flu can affect you and yours.
Via AARP VIVA.