Latinos Less Likely To Get A Flu Shot, Face Limitations To Access Appropriate Medical Care

Latinos Less Likely To Get A Flu Shot
Stephanie Dugger, 20, of Apache Junction, gets a flu shot from nurse Bhagwati Bhakta at Mollen Immunization Clinics in Scottsdale, Ariz. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013. Arizona health officials say flu activity is widespread in the state this week with influenza reported in 14 of its 15 counties. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Cheryl Evans) MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES
Stephanie Dugger, 20, of Apache Junction, gets a flu shot from nurse Bhagwati Bhakta at Mollen Immunization Clinics in Scottsdale, Ariz. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013. Arizona health officials say flu activity is widespread in the state this week with influenza reported in 14 of its 15 counties. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Cheryl Evans) MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES

Get a flu shot. That's what the Centers for Disease Control is urging Latinos to do as the most aggressive flu outbreak in years sweeps the nation.

There's a reason the CDC is making a concerted effort to target Latinos. The demographic is less likely than other ethnic groups to take measures to prevent the flu.

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