Kids' flu shots are lagging despite "super flu" outbreak - Axios
Google News • 1/16/2026 – 1/17/2026
Summary
Despite a significant outbreak of a "super flu," vaccination rates among children are reportedly lagging, according to Axios. Health experts have noted that a new flu strain is reducing the effectiveness of current vaccines, as reported by InForum.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
47d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1093
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1093/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1093/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 46 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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