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Medicine's Amy Edwards discusses the importance of flu vaccines

Media | January 12, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

'It's not too late to get the flu vaccine': Ohio flu cases, hospitalizations continue to rise

WKYC: Amy Edwards, assistant professor of pediatrics at the School of Medicine, discussed the benefits of getting the flu shot. "When we compare vaccinated and unvaccinated populations—which we do at the end of every flu season—we see that vaccinated patients are less likely to need medical care at all levels," Edwards said.

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