Welcome to the first Esse Health Pediatric Housecalls episode of 2018. It's official! According to the CDC we are in the midst of a flu epidemic. But why is the flu so bad this year? We are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Pete Putnam with Esse Health Watson Road Pediatrics. Today we discuss with Dr. Putnam why the flu is so bad this year. We also talk about ways to prevent getting sick but also how to prevent others from becoming ill. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @essehealth. You can also follow Dr. Putnam on Twitter @StLDrPete.