Flu kills 1.2 lakh/year in India, senior citizens bear the brunt
Influenza causes approximately 120,000 deaths annually in India, with the elderly population being the most vulnerable. Despite this, vaccination rates among senior citizens remain extremely low, prompting experts to call for urgent improvements in adult immunization programs.
Why it matters
Low vaccination coverage among India's rapidly aging population poses a significant public health risk, leading to preventable hospitalizations and mortality.
Flu kills 1.2 lakh/year in India, senior citizens bear the brunt | India News - The Times of India
The report relies on medical consensus and statistical data from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India to highlight a public health issue.
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