When a flu outbreak hits a community, about _____ percent of school children will get it, compared to _____ of adults.

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Studies have shown that during a flu outbreak, around 40% of school children will contract the illness compared to a much lower rate of 5 to 10% in adults. This is due to a combination of factors, including greater exposure and closer proximity to other children in school settings, as well as weaker immune systems in younger individuals.

When a Flu Outbreak Hits a Community, About _____ Percent