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• #1 Flu and Children | Influenza (Flu) | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/children.html

  Flu can be more dangerous than the common cold for children. Parents can help children fight flu by getting themselves and their children vaccinated against flu each year. Annual flu vaccination offers the best protection against flu and its potentially serious complications in children. Because these groups of children are at higher risk, it is especially important that they get a seasonal flu vaccine to help prevent flu, and to reduce their risk of being hospitalized or dying from flu if they do get sick. Healthy children 5 years and older can also get very sick from flu, in addition to spreading flu to vulnerable family members like infants younger than 6 months and adults who are 65 years and older or people of any age who have certain chronic health conditions. It’s important to vaccinate everyone 6 months and older against flu each year to help protect those most at risk. Children 6 months and older and their caregivers should get vaccinated against flu each year and there are other preventive actions that everyone can take to help stop the spread of flu. In children, annual flu vaccination has been shown to reduce flu illnesses, doctor’s visits for flu, and missed school days. Reduce the risk of flu-related hospitalization and death. CDC recommends annual flu vaccination for everyone 6 months and older with any licensed, age-appropriate flu vaccine. Children should be vaccinated every flu season for the best protection against flu. For most people who need only one dose of flu vaccine for the season, September and October are generally good times to be vaccinated. Some children need two doses of flu vaccine. For these children it is recommended they get the first dose as soon as vaccine is available, because the second dose needs to be given at least 4 weeks after the first. Your child’s health care provider can tell you if your child needs two doses. In addition to getting a flu vaccine, children and caregivers should take the same actions CDC recommends for everyone, including avoiding people who are sick, washing hands often, and covering coughs.

• #2

  https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/influenza/?srsltid=AfmBOorJ53ykm3-__vKWXUd3XE6JnjAxSQqf-vA9B4LqKI5ZnWmzS8fb

  Influenza vaccines are a safe and effective way to prevent serious symptoms, hospitalization, and death due to influenza-related illnesses. […] The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends annual influenza immunization of all children without medical contraindications, starting at 6 months of age. […] The AAP recommends influenza immunization for all health care personnel. Mandatory influenza immunization for all healthcare personnel is necessary to improve patient safety and reduce healthcare-associated influenza infections. […] Here you will find essential resources and tools to prepare your practice for the flu season and assist in the care of children and their families affected by influenza. […] Find resources and a webinar on influenza prevention and control strategies in early education and child care settings. […] Resources for families and caregivers to learn more about preventing influenza.

• #3 Caregivers of Infants and Young Children | Influenza (Flu) | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/flu/takingcare/infantcare.html

  Children younger than 5 years old, and especially those younger than 2 years, are at higher risk of developing serious flu-related complications. […] CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine each year. […] Flu vaccination can be life-saving in children. […] Getting a seasonal flu vaccine is especially important for young children because they are at increased risk of getting severe illness from flu. […] Flu vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death in children. […] Children younger than 6 months old have the highest risk for being hospitalized from flu compared to children of other ages but are too young to get a flu vaccine. […] If the child you care for is 6 months or older, they should get a flu vaccine each year.

• #4 Flu prevention and vaccine information | Mass.gov

  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/flu-prevention-and-vaccine-information

  Everyone 6 months of age and older should be vaccinated for flu. It is especially important that the people in one of the groups listed below get a flu shot every year as they are more likely to get severely ill with flu. […] Children aged 6 months through 18 years should receive the flu vaccine. […] Yes, a flu vaccine offers the best defense against getting the flu and spreading it to others. Children younger than 5 years of age — especially those younger than 2 years old — are at high risk of serious flu-related symptoms and complications. […] Flu vaccination has been found to reduce deaths in children. A study in Pediatrics was the first of its kind to show that influenza vaccination is effective in preventing influenza-associated deaths among children. […] A study looking at children and adolescents estimated that influenza (flu) vaccination reduced the risk of flu-related emergency department and urgent care visits and hospitalizations by almost half (40-48%) among children and adolescents during the 2022-2023 season. A 2022 study showed that flu vaccination reduced children’s risk of severe life-threatening influenza by 75%.

• #5 Influenza vaccine | Caring for kids

  https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/immunization/influenza_vaccine

  Influenza vaccination is safe for anyone 6 months of age and older. […] Yes. All children over 6 months old should get a flu shot each year. […] The vaccine is especially important for children and youth who are at high risk of complications from the flu, including those who: […] Children under 5 years old are at higher risk of complications from the flu such as high fever, convulsions and pneumonia. […] Caregivers who take care of children less than 5 years of age should also be immunized. […] The influenza vaccine is very safe. […] Do not give your child ibuprofen or acetaminophen before or around the time of vaccination as it does not prevent the pain of injection and it could have an impact on how well the vaccine works. […] Yes, the flu shot is safe. Those who are pregnant should be immunized.

• #6 Caregivers of Infants and Young Children | Influenza (Flu) | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/flu/takingcare/infantcare.html

  Your child then needs only one dose of flu vaccine each year after. […] By getting vaccinated, you will be less likely to get flu and therefore less likely to spread flu to the child. […] CDC recommends that people at higher risk of serious flu complications, including young children, should be treated with flu antiviral drugs as soon as possible if they get sick with flu. […] Although all children younger than 5 years old are considered at higher risk for complications from flu, the highest risk is for those younger than 2 years old, with the highest hospitalization and death rates among infants younger than 6 months old. […] Flu antiviral drugs can be used to treat flu and are approved for use in children.

• #7

  https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/flu/Pages/which-flu-vaccine-should-my-child-get-this-year.aspx

  This flu season has been more severe than usual. A record number of children have been hospitalized with the flu. As a parent, the best thing you can do to protect your children and others from the flu is to get them vaccinated. […] All children age 6 months and older need a flu shot every year. Children should get their influenza vaccine when the shots become available, especially if they need two shots this season. That way they will be protected before flu starts circulating in your community. It takes about two weeks after the shot to build immunity. […] The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) want as many children as possible to get a flu vaccine every year. Both types of flu vaccine (flu shot or nasal spray) can be given according to their indications for this flu season.

• #8 Infant and toddler health

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/expert-answers/flu-shots/faq-20058448

  Getting a flu vaccine is especially important this season. Symptoms of the flu and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can be similar. Children age 6 years and older may even be able to get a flu vaccine and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same visit. […] If your child is age 9 or older, one dose is usually enough for protection from flu. One dose also is enough if your child is younger than age 9 and has had two or more flu vaccine doses given at least 4 weeks apart any time before July 1, 2023. […] Children age 6 months through 8 years old who never had a flu shot before July 1, 2023, may need two flu doses. The shots are given 4 weeks apart, so experts suggest making your child’s appointment as soon as flu vaccines are available. That way your child has full protection by the end of October.

• #9 Your Child’s Immunizations: Influenza Vaccine (Flu Shot) | Rady Children’s Hospital

  https://www.rchsd.org/health-article/your-childs-immunizations-influenza-vaccine-flu-shot/

  Your Childs Immunizations: Influenza Vaccine (Flu Shot) […] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older. […] Babies younger than 6 months cant get the vaccine. But if their parents, other caregivers, and older kids in the household get it, that will help protect the baby. This is important because infants are more at risk for serious problems from the flu. […] Kids younger than 9 years old who get the flu vaccine for the first time or whove had only 1 dose of the vaccine before July 2022 will get 2 doses at least 1 month apart. […] Talk to your doctor about how many doses your child needs. […] The flu vaccine usually is available at: doctors offices, public, employee, and university health clinics, most drugstores, some supermarkets and big-box stores, some community groups or centers, some schools.

• #10 Flu (influenza): Get your flu vaccine (flu shot) – Canada.ca

  https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/flu-influenza/get-your-flu-shot.html

  Flu clinics across Canada offer free vaccines. […] The flu vaccine is your best defense against the flu. The flu vaccine is recommended every year in the fall or winter, ideally before the flu season starts. Almost everyone who is at least 6 months of age should get a flu vaccine. […] People 6 months of age and older can get their flu vaccine: at the same time as other vaccines. […] Children from 6 months to less than 9 years of age who have never had a flu vaccine before should receive 2 doses. It’s recommended that the interval between doses be at least 4 weeks apart during the current flu season. […] Only 1 dose is needed for children 6 months to less than 9 years of age who have been vaccinated with 1 or more doses of the flu vaccine in any previous season. […] It’s especially important for some people to get the influenza vaccine, including those: who are at risk of severe illness, at risk of spreading the flu to people at high risk of complications. […] Side effects after a flu vaccine are generally mild and go away on their own within a few days. You cannot get the flu from the flu vaccine. Severe reactions are very rare.

• #11 The Flu in Kids | Children’s Hospital Colorado

  https://www.childrenscolorado.org/conditions-and-advice/conditions-and-symptoms/conditions/flu/

  Yes. Childrens Hospital Colorado, along with the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommend annual flu vaccines for all children older than 6 months. The number of doses they need depends on their age. […] Children between the ages of 6 months and 9 years will need two doses of this year’s influenza vaccine if they have never received a flu shot before or if they have only received one dose of vaccine before or if you arent sure whether they received a flu vaccine in earlier years. The two doses are given four weeks apart. If they have received two or more doses previously, then they only need one dose this season. […] All children 9 and older only need one dose of flu vaccine annually. […] Contact your childs doctor about getting vaccinated or find a flu clinic near you.

• #12 How to Fight the Flu | Vaccine Resources

  https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/patients/vaccines/flu

  Back-to-school wellness checks are a great time to get your child vaccinated. Flu vaccines are usually available in late summer and early fall. […] There are different kinds of vaccine and two options for children. The nose-spray vaccine (sometimes called LAIV for live-attenuated-influenza-vaccine) is made from live but weak flu viruses. Its approved for healthy children over the age of 2 and adults under age 49 who are not pregnant. […] Anyone 6 months or older even those with chronic health issues can get the flu shot, which is made of inactivated or killed flu virus. Ask your primary care provider for details.

• #13 Children’s flu vaccine – NHS

  https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/

  Most children who are eligible for a flu vaccine can have the nasal spray. […] If you think your child may need the injected flu vaccine you can speak to your GP, practice nurse or the school immunisation team. […] If your child has a high temperature, wait until they’re feeling better before having the flu vaccine. […] Most children are offered the nasal spray flu vaccine. It is the preferred vaccine for children aged 2 to 16 years (as well as children aged 17 who have certain long-term health conditions). […] Children who cannot have the nasal spray vaccine and children under the age of 2 years will also be offered a flu vaccine injection. […] Children with certain long-term health conditions that put them at higher risk from flu can get a flu vaccine from their GP surgery. […] The children’s flu vaccine is usually given as a quick and painless nasal spray in each nostril. […] The most common side effects of the children’s flu vaccine are mild and get better in 1 to 2 days. […] More serious side effects such as a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) are very rare. […] The children’s flu vaccine aims to protect children against the most common types of flu viruses.

• #14 Infant and toddler health

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/expert-answers/flu-shots/faq-20058448

  If your child has an egg allergy, the child can still receive the flu vaccine. […] Depending on your child’s age and health, you might be able to choose between the flu shot and the nasal spray flu vaccine. […] Flu shots can be given to children 6 months and older. Side effects might include soreness, redness and swelling where the shot was given. A fever, muscle aches, headache, nausea and tiredness also can occur. […] The nasal spray flu vaccine can be given to most healthy children 2 years and older. Side effects of the nasal spray in children might include a runny nose, wheezing, headache, vomiting, muscle aches, a slight fever and a sore throat. […] Before getting the nasal spray, talk to your child’s healthcare professional if your child is age 4 or older and has asthma. Or if your child has an underlying medical condition, such as chronic lung disease. […] If you child isn’t feeling well, check with your child’s healthcare professional to see if your child should wait to get the flu vaccine. And a flu vaccine isn’t recommended for anyone who has had a severe reaction known to be caused by a previous flu vaccine.

• #15

  https://www.healthonecares.com/locations/rocky-mountain-childrens/for-patients/safe-care/child-flu-prevention

  A nasal spray flu vaccine, called FluMist, is currently approved to prevent flu due to influenza A and B viruses in healthy children and adolescents, ages two to 17, and healthy adults, ages 18 to 49. […] The flu causes complications that may develop into a more serious disease or become dangerous to some groups, such as elderly people and those with chronic medical conditions. […] Children and adolescents six months to 19 years of age […] Residents of nursing homes and any other chronic care facilities that house persons of any age who have chronic medical conditions […] Adults and children who have chronic disorders of the pulmonary or cardiovascular systems, including children with asthma […] Children and teenagers – aged six months to 19 years- receiving long-term aspirin therapy

• #16 Who Should Get the Flu Vaccine? (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/flu-vaccine-good.html

  The flu vaccine is a good idea for all families. It does not cause the flu and it helps keep kids and parents from getting sick. […] Everyone 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated before the start of each flu season, with very few exceptions. […] Getting a flu vaccine is especially important for them and for those who live with them. […] Babies younger than 6 months can’t get the vaccine. But they will be protected if their parents, other caregivers, and older kids in the household get it. […] The nasal spray is only for healthy people ages 249. People with weak immune systems or some health conditions (such as asthma) and pregnant women should not get the nasal spray vaccine. […] But health experts now say that the amount of egg protein in the vaccine is so tiny that it’s safe even for kids with a severe egg allergy. People with egg allergies can now get the flu vaccine just like everyone else. They do not need to take any extra precautions.

• #17 Your Child’s Immunizations: Influenza Vaccine (Flu Shot) | Rady Children’s Hospital

  https://www.rchsd.org/health-article/your-childs-immunizations-influenza-vaccine-flu-shot/

  While the flu vaccine isnt 100% effective, it still greatly lowers a persons chances of catching the flu, which can be very serious. […] Getting the flu vaccine not only protects you from the flu. It also helps protect the people and community around you. […] If your child has any side effects, talk to your doctor about giving either acetaminophen or ibuprofen and to find out the right dose. […] Some things might prevent a person from getting the flu vaccine. Talk to your doctor to see if the vaccine is still recommended if your child: has ever had a severe allergic reaction to a flu vaccination, has had Guillain-Barr syndrome. […] In the past, people with an egg allergy had to check with their doctor about whether the flu vaccine was OK for them because its grown inside eggs. But health experts now say that the amount of egg protein in the vaccine is so tiny that its safe even for kids with a severe egg allergy. […] Call your doctor if: Your child is sick and has a fever, and you arent sure whether to reschedule the vaccine. Kids with a mild illness, like a cold, usually can still get the vaccine.

• #18 Influenza vaccination for children under 5 | Influenza vaccination for children under 5 | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

  https://www.health.gov.au/influenza-vaccination-for-children-under-5

  Influenza in kids can be serious. The influenza vaccine is safe, effective and free for children aged 6 months to under 5 years. […] Children under 5 years of age are at a higher risk of complications and hospitalisation from influenza. The best way to protect them is with an influenza vaccine – which is safe, effective and free for children aged 6 months to under 5 years. […] The influenza vaccine has a great safety record. Common side effects from the influenza vaccine include mild pain, redness or swelling where the vaccine is given. These side effects usually last for a few days and go away without any treatment. […] Immunisation is the best way to protect your little ones. […] Children under 9 years receiving their influenza vaccination for the first time require 2 doses of the vaccine, spaced by a minimum of one month. […] A mild illness is usually not a reason to reschedule a vaccination visit.

• #19 What Nurses Need to Know About the Flu Vaccine – Daily Nurse

  https://www.dailynurse.com/what-nurses-need-to-know-about-the-flu-vaccine/

  When discussing flu vaccines with patients, nurses should emphasize that annual vaccination is important as the body’s immune response from vaccination declines over time and as the circulating flu viruses and flu shot formulation vary from year to year. […] Nurses should avoid telling patients that they have waited too long to get a flu vaccine or that it’s too late to get one, especially for those at increased risk. […] This includes teaching patients about the safety of the flu vaccine and how it helps to mitigate serious flu-related complications. […] For example, some patients may think the flu vaccine gives them the flu. We know this is not the case and that side effects are usually the result of the body building an immunity to the flu virus, which is a good sign. […] Staying up-to-date on all CDC-recommended vaccinations is critical to help fight these and other viruses.

• #20 What Nurses Need to Know About the Flu Vaccine – Daily Nurse

  https://www.dailynurse.com/what-nurses-need-to-know-about-the-flu-vaccine/

  As trusted healthcare providers, nurses play a critical and influential role in encouraging Americans to vaccinate against COVID-19 and the flu to help protect themselves and individuals in their communities who are at increased risk of severe flu-related complications. […] Its important to remember that if one can’t access a higher dose or adjuvanted flu vaccine, a regular flu shot will suffice because getting a flu vaccine is better than not getting vaccinated against influenza. […] Scientific evidence has shown that adults 65 years and older are at high risk for flu-related complications, hospitalization, and death. […] According to the CDC, you can get a COVID-19 and a flu vaccine simultaneously if you are eligible and the timing coincides. […] It’s important to remember and to reiterate to patients that getting the flu vaccine doesn’t just mean being protected from flu infection. It can help prevent the flu and its potentially serious complications, such as cardiovascular events, pneumonia, and hospitalizations.

• #21 Infant and toddler health

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/expert-answers/flu-shots/faq-20058448

  Yes, unless the child is younger than 6 months of age or has medical reasons not to get a flu shot. […] Getting a flu vaccine protects your child against getting the flu and complications from the flu. The flu vaccine significantly reduces the risk of dying of the flu. Research shows this is true for both children with an underlying medical condition and children who are healthy. […] Each year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends an influenza vaccine. The CDC suggests that all children age 6 months and older in the United States get the vaccine by the end of October. It takes up to two weeks after vaccination to be protected from the flu. […] The flu vaccine can’t give your child the flu. The vaccines only have particles that look like the flu, or weakened flu virus that can’t cause illness.

• #22 San Diego Pediatricians | Children’s Primary Care Medical Group » Archive » Flu Shots: Protect Your Familyand the Community

  https://www.cpcmg.net/flu-shots-protect-your-familyand-the-community/

  I’m afraid the flu shot will make my child sick. FALSE! The vaccine delivers an inactive dose of the influenza virus which kick-starts the immune system to create antibodies to fight off the infection. The flu shot will not infect your child with the flu virus. […] I’ve heard the flu shot doesn’t completely prevent the flu. The flu vaccine gives full or partial protection from getting the disease, or spreading it to others. If you happen to get the flu, your illness will be milder and there is lesser chance you (or your child) will be hospitalized. […] Will getting the flu shot increase the risk of getting COVID-19? False again! The two diseases are totally different, and getting the flu shot will not make you more likely to get the coronavirus. […] Don’t wait! Schedule your child’s flu shot by using your MyChart account.

• #23 Flu Season This Year: What You Need To Know About Flu Vaccines, Symptoms & When To See A Doctor | University Hospitals

  https://www.uhhospitals.org/services/flu-treatment-services

  With most cases of flu, you can recover by staying home and limiting contact with other people. […] Some people, such as those who are pregnant, older than age 65 or younger than age 2, or have certain chronic conditions such as lung, heart, kidney liver problems or a weak immune system, are at higher risk for flu complications such as pneumonia. […] Most children are ill with the flu for less than a week. But those with more serious illness may need to be treated in the hospital. […] The flu vaccine offers the best defense against flu and its potentially serious consequences and can reduce the spread of flu to others. […] The CDC says its best for children to receive their flu vaccination by the end of October, but getting it later can still provide protection, as most flu activity peaks between December and February. […] It takes about two weeks after vaccination for the body to develop antibodies that protect against flu virus infection. […] The Flu Shot Does Not Cause the Flu.

• #24 Influenza | HeadStart.gov

  https://headstart.gov/physical-health/article/influenza

  By far, the best way to prevent influenza is seasonal vaccination. Children older than 6 months can be immunized against influenza. All children older than 6 months and their caregivers should receive the flu vaccine every year, preferably before the end of October. […] Children who receive the flu vaccine are significantly less likely to need hospitalization from flu complications than those dont get vaccinated. The flu vaccine also dramatically reduces a childs risk of death from influenza. […] The flu can be dangerous for children. Each year thousands of children younger than 5 are hospitalized because of influenza. The flu vaccine is safe and helps protect children from the flu and its complications. […] Everyone should get a flu vaccine. Anyone older than 6 months should get a flu vaccine to avoid the flu and to avoid spreading the flu to babies who are not old enough to be vaccinated.

• #25 Flu shot: Your best bet for avoiding influenza

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/flu/in-depth/flu-shots/art-20048000

  Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to prevent the flu and its complications for almost everyone. […] Young children, especially those age 12 months or younger, are included in high risk groups for flu complications. […] Children between 6 months and 8 years may need two doses of the flu vaccine, given at least four weeks apart, the first time they get a flu vaccine. After that, they can get single annual doses of the flu vaccine. Check with your child’s healthcare professional. […] The flu vaccine is available as a shot given with a needle, as a jet injection or as a nasal spray. […] For older children and adults, the flu shot is usually given in a muscle in the arm. Younger children may get the flu shot in a thigh muscle. […] Check with your healthcare team to see if you need to be cautious about getting a nasal spray flu vaccine.

• #26 Children’s flu vaccine

  https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/flu/childrens-flu-vaccine/

  Your child can get the flu vaccine at your GP surgery or pharmacist. […] If your child is age 2 to 17, the vaccine and the consultation with your GP or pharmacist is free. […] Your child will get the vaccine as a spray up their nose. […] The vaccinator will spray once into each nostril. It does not hurt. […] All vaccines are tested to make sure they will not harm your child. […] The nasal flu vaccine for children has been given to children in Ireland since 2020. […] Your child might have some mild side effects after their vaccine. Some of the side effects can be similar to flu. But they will not get the flu from the flu vaccine. […] The most common side effects are mild and include: muscle aches, tiredness, irritability, reduced appetite, headache, runny or stuffy nose, pain and swelling where the injection was given.

• #27 Virtua Offers Free Children’s Flu Shots Aboard Kid-Friendly Vehicles

  https://www.virtua.org/news/virtua-offers-free-childrens-flu-shots-aboard-kid-friendly-vehicles

  Virtua Health is offering free childrens flu shots this fall and beyond. […] During the last flu season, 200 children died from the flu in the U.S., which is a record number, said Maria Emerson, Virtuas director of rehabilitation services. […] Flu vaccination rates among children have been declining in recent years. […] Everyone age 6 months and older should get their flu shot in the fall, ideally by the end of October for the greatest protection, said Emerson. […] Moreover, all New Jersey children between six months and 59 months of age are required to get a flu shot before December 31, 2024, in order to attend any licensed child care center or preschool. […] Children up to age 8 receiving their first flu shot should receive two doses, four weeks apart, according to the CDC. For all others, only one annual flu shot is needed. […] Aboard Virtuas pediatric vehicles, friendly staff members distract each child with toys and bubbles. All flu shots are given on a walk-up basis, in order of arrival.

• #28 Children’s flu vaccine

  https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/flu/childrens-flu-vaccine/

  Serious side effects such as a severe allergic reaction are rare. […] Generally, flu vaccines reduce the risk of infection by 40% to 60%. […] The flu vaccine protects your child from the most common types of flu. Your child may still get the flu if they come in contact with a type of flu not in the vaccine. […] If your child does not get the flu vaccine, they should take extra care to protect themselves from flu. […] As well as getting the vaccine, protect your child from flu by making sure they wash their hands properly and often with soap and water or alcohol hand sanitiser.

• #29 Your Child’s Vaccines: Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/flu-vaccine.html

  Kids under 9 years old need 2 doses if: Theyve never had the flu vaccine or have had the vaccine only once in a past flu season. […] Talk to your doctor about how many doses your child needs. […] The flu vaccine usually is available at doctors’ offices, public, employee, and university health clinics, most drugstores, some supermarkets and big-box stores, some community groups or centers, and some schools. […] Both types of vaccine can cause mild side effects. […] If your child has any side effects, talk to your doctor about giving either acetaminophen or ibuprofen and to find out the right dose. […] Simple colds or other minor illnesses should not prevent vaccination, but your doctor might choose to reschedule the vaccine if your child has a more serious illness. […] Talk to your doctor about whether the vaccine is a good idea if your child has ever had a severe allergic reaction, or any allergic reaction to a previous flu vaccine. […] People can get a flu vaccine at the same time they get the COVID-19 and RSV shots. […] Call your doctor if your child is sick and has a fever, and you aren’t sure whether to reschedule the vaccine.

• #30 The Flu: A Guide for Parents

  https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2423/

  Keep your kids safe. Get their flu vaccine every year. […] Infants and young children are at greater risk for getting seriously ill from the flu. That’s why the New York State Department of Health recommends that all children 6 months and older get the flu vaccine. […] Flu vaccine can be given to children 6 months and older. […] Children younger than 9 years old who get a vaccine for the first time need two doses. […] Because children under 6 months can’t be vaccinated, they rely on those around them to get an annual flu vaccine. […] An annual vaccine is the best way to protect your child from the flu. The vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months and older every year. […] Call your child’s health care provider if your child develops flu symptoms and is younger than 5 or has a chronic medical condition like asthma, diabetes, or heart or lung disease.

• #31 Children and the Flu | Patient Education | UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals

  https://www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/education/children-and-the-flu

  The flu vaccine is recommended for the following groups of children and pregnant women: […] If you think that you or your child is at increased risk of developing flu complications, talk with your doctor. […] The vaccine begins to protect individuals from the flu about two weeks after injection and may last up to a year. […] A few prescription antiviral medications are approved and commercially available for preventing flu in children age 1 year old or older, who are at special risk of complications from the flu. […] It is important to recognize that infants and young children are unable to tell you how they are feeling. […] Contact your child’s doctor if your child is particularly irritable, uninterested in feeding or showing other signs of discomfort. […] If your child comes down with the flu, make sure that he or she takes it easy. It is important for children with the flu to get plenty of rest and drink a lot of liquids.

• #32 Pediatric Flu Treatment, Symptoms and Prevention | Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

  https://www.choa.org/medical-services/infectious-diseases/flu

  Getting the flu vaccine is the best way to protect your family this flu season. […] Our doctors are specially trained to give your child the care they need. […] Since the influenza virus is unpredictable and can result in serious infections, the best thing you can do to protect your family is to get vaccinated. A flu shot can be lifesaving, especially for vulnerable populations. […] Immunizations are the best, safest way to protect your kids from several dangerous illnesses. […] The best way to keep your family healthy is to stay up to date on your annual flu vaccinations. […] Contact your child’s pediatrician or find a facility near you that offers the flu vaccine using the HealthMap Vaccine Finder. […] If you suspect your child has the flu, you can often care for her safely at home by providing her with plenty of fluids and making sure she gets lots of rest.

• #33 Children and the Flu | Patient Education | UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals

  https://www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/education/children-and-the-flu

  Never give aspirin to children or teenagers who have flu-like symptoms, particularly fever, without first speaking to a doctor. […] Do not hesitate to contact your child’s doctor if you have concerns about the flu, questions about your child’s symptoms or if you think your child should receive the flu vaccine. […] Take your child to the pediatrician or to the emergency department if he or she displays any of the following symptoms: […] Also consult a doctor if your child’s flu symptoms improve but then return and include a fever and worsened cough.

• #34 The Flu: A Guide for Parents

  https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2423/

  If your child has the flu, he or she should stay home to rest. This helps avoid giving the flu to other children. […] Children with the flu should be isolated in the home, away from other people. They should also stay home until they have no fever without the use of fever-control medicines and they feel well for 24 hours.

• #35 Flu Resources – Conditions and Treatments | Children’s National Hospital

  https://www.childrensnational.org/get-care/health-library/influenza/flu-resources

  While it has always been important for everyone ages 6 months and up to get the flu shot, with the prevalence of other illnesses, flu shots are more important than ever. […] The flu vaccine is an effective way to prevent or reduce the severity of flu symptoms. […] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends certain individuals get a yearly influenza vaccine. This provides the best protection throughout the flu season, which typically ends in early spring. […] The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is by getting yearly vaccines (unless you or your child’s doctor directs otherwise). The influenza vaccine is safe and does not cause the flu. […] If your child develops flu-like symptoms, keep him/her home from school or daycare. Children should stay home for at least 24 hours after fever is gone without using fever reduction medications. A fever is defined as 100F or 37.8C. […] Consider getting a flu shot.

• #36 Your Child’s Vaccines: Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/flu-vaccine.html

  The flu vaccine protects against influenza (what most of us call „the flu”), a contagious viral infection of the nose, throat, and lungs that can make a person feel very sick. […] The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. It does not cause the flu and it helps keep kids and parents from getting sick. […] Babies younger than 6 months can’t get the vaccine. But if their parents, other caregivers, and older kids in the household get it, that will help protect the baby. […] Every year thousands of people die from influenza, and getting the flu vaccine is one way to help prevent that. […] Getting the flu vaccine not only protects you from the flu. It also helps protect the people and community around you. The flu vaccine makes someone less likely to get the flu, and therefore less likely to spread the flu.

• #37 Flu Vaccines for Children | Kids and the Flu Shot | Flu Vaccine

  https://www.fffenterprises.com/vaccines/seasonal-viral-respiratory-vaccine-information/flu-vaccines-for-children.html

  If you are due to deliver in or around flu season, it is highly recommended that you receive a flu shot before delivery to protect yourself and your infant. […] Both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines are approved for use in babies 6 months and older, and coadministration — receiving more than one vaccine (or booster) in one visit — is safe and recommended. […] Overall, flu vaccines are beneficial for babies and children and provide the following protections: Have been shown to save the lives of babies and children, Reduce the risk of flu illness and hospitalization, Can make symptoms and illness less severe among those who are vaccinated but still get sick with flu, Lessens the risk of illness, which can keep children from missing school/childcare and parents or caretakers from having to miss work, Reduce the high risk of developing serious flu complication(s), especially for children younger than 5 years, or of any age with certain chronic health conditions, Helps prevent the spread of flu to family and friends, including babies under 6 months.

• #38

  https://oklahoma.gov/health/services/personal-health/immunizations/fight-flu.html

  The flu shot is safe and effective, and there are many locations where you can receive your flu shot at no cost. […] Children 18 and under who are uninsured, underinsured, on SoonerCare, or are American Indian or Alaska Native […] Children who meet at least one of the above criteria are eligible for a federally-funded Vaccines For Children (VFC) flu shot at no cost at health care providers enrolled in the VFC program, including Oklahoma county health departments and community health centers (CHC) across the state. […] Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu shot, with rare exceptions. Learn more about who should and shouldn’t get the flu shot. […] Seasonal flu shots protect against influenza viruses research indicates will be most common in the upcoming season. After getting the flu shot, antibodies develop in the body about two weeks later that provide protection against infection.

• #39 Where to get a Flu Vaccine

  https://www.michigan.gov/flu/prevent/get-vaccine

  The Michigan VFC Program provides vaccines at no cost to children less than 19 years of age and are either Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, underinsured, or American Indian/Alaska Native. […] If you are a VFC provider looking for VFC flu vaccine, please contact your Local Health Department. […] The interactive map below provides locations where you can find influenza vaccine at no cost through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.

• #40 Vaccinations for School and Day Care – NYC Health

  https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/student-vaccinations.page

  Between July 1 and December 31, all children ages 6 months to 59 months must receive one dose of flu vaccine if they attend day care, Head Start, pre-K or nursery school.

• #41 Infant and toddler health

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/expert-answers/flu-shots/faq-20058448

  Getting a flu vaccine is especially important this season. Symptoms of the flu and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can be similar. Children age 6 years and older may even be able to get a flu vaccine and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same visit. […] If your child is age 9 or older, one dose is usually enough for protection from flu. One dose also is enough if your child is younger than age 9 and has had two or more flu vaccine doses given at least 4 weeks apart any time before July 1, 2023. […] Children age 6 months through 8 years old who never had a flu shot before July 1, 2023, may need two flu doses. The shots are given 4 weeks apart, so experts suggest making your child’s appointment as soon as flu vaccines are available. That way your child has full protection by the end of October.

• #42

  https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/flu/Pages/which-flu-vaccine-should-my-child-get-this-year.aspx

  Yes. Each year, it is possible that flu, COVID-19, and other common viruses will spread at the same time. […] A child who had an allergic reaction after a flu vaccine in the past should be seen by an allergist. The allergist can help parents decide if their child should receive their annual flu vaccination. […] Getting vaccinated is the best way to prevent influenza and the serious complications that can result from itespecially for those with high-risk conditions like asthma. […] The flu vaccine keeps people out of the hospitalit stops serious illness and deaths from influenza. […] Even children who are otherwise healthy and have no other medical conditions can be hospitalized with flu and develop life-threatening complications. […] Children 6 months to 8 years of age should receive two doses if this is the first time they are being vaccinated against influenza, or if they have only received one dose of flu vaccine ever before July 1. The doses are given four weeks apart.

• #43 San Diego Pediatricians | Children’s Primary Care Medical Group » Archive » Flu Shots: Protect Your Familyand the Community

  https://www.cpcmg.net/flu-shots-protect-your-familyand-the-community/

  FLU SHOTS: PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND THE COMMUNITY […] Now more than ever, it’s important to do what you can to prevent illness during the pandemic – and this includes getting a flu shot. […] In addition to wearing a mask, practicing social distancing and washing your hands, the flu shot makes it even harder for respiratory illnesses like the flu and pneumonia to spread from person to person. […] Here are three reasons to get a flu shot during the pandemic: […] Protect your family and the community It is important to protect yourself and others from the flu, including your family and the community. It’s the right thing to do for others, particularly those who have underlying health conditions such as asthma or compromised immune systems. […] Reduce you and your child’s chances of being hospitalized We know that children under the age of five, and especially those kids under two, have a high risk for serious complications from the flu. In fact, it’s common for children to be hospitalized with two different viruses, like flu and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). Having two respiratory infections at the same time is not something you want your child to experience.

• #44 Flu resources

  https://www.childrens.com/specialties-services/flu-resources

  The most important step you can take to stay healthy this flu season is to make sure everyone in your family (6 months and older) gets the flu shot. […] The health and well-being of our patients and their families is our priority. Thats why we recommend that everyone (6 months and older) get a flu vaccine every year. Getting vaccinated is especially important to protect children with chronic health conditions who are at higher risk for serious flu complications. […] The flu shot is recommended for every person 6 months of age and older. Getting vaccinated is especially important if someone in your home is at high risk for serious flu complications. This includes children under the age of 5, adults over age 65, and children with chronic health conditions, such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, epilepsy, heart conditions and sickle cell disease.

• #45 Pediatric Cold, Flu, RSV and Covid-19 Resources for Parents | Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

  https://www.choa.org/parent-resources/flu

  The flu is a common, contagious and potentially dangerous virus. Heres how the flu shot can keep your family safe and why its more important than ever to get vaccinated. […] Vaccines are the safest, best way to protect your child from several serious diseases. […] Because the flu virus attacks the respiratory system, kids with asthma are at higher risk of serious complications from the flu. Heres how to protect them.

• #46 Viral Season Resources – Nationwide Children’s Hospital

  https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/your-visit/overnight-and-extended-stays/visitors/viral-season-resources

  Nationwide Childrens Hospital recommends everyone 6 months and older receive a flu vaccine every year to reduce the chance of becoming sick from the flu. Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to protect your children, yourself and everyone around you. […] The flu vaccine has been around for a long time, even though components change to it every year. There are hundreds of studies that show the vaccine is safe and effective. While there are very few rare side effects for the vaccine, the risk of getting the flu and being admitted to the hospital or winding up in the ICU far outweigh the slight risk of getting a side effect. […] It is pretty common – the flu vaccine doesnt actually give you the flu. Two or three days after the vaccine, you may feel a little bit achy or have a low grade fever. Thats your body responding to the flu vaccine and its saying that your body made an immune response and is giving you protection.

• #47 Flu resources

  https://www.childrens.com/specialties-services/flu-resources

  If you have a child who needs two doses of the flu vaccine (like if its your childs first flu shot), its recommended they get the first dose as soon as possible. If you have a child with an underlying health condition, its especially important to get the flu shot in early fall before flu cases start to increase. […] Childrens Health offers flu shots to children with upcoming appointments in select clinics in Dallas and Plano. […] The flu shot significantly reduces your risk of getting the flu. It also reduces your risk of developing serious complications, if you get the flu.

• #48 Flu Season This Year: What You Need To Know About Flu Vaccines, Symptoms & When To See A Doctor | University Hospitals

  https://www.uhhospitals.org/services/flu-treatment-services

  Flu vaccines are available now. […] Getting your annual flu vaccine protects you from developing serious respiratory symptoms. But did you know it can also protect your heart? […] Even if you get a strain of the flu not covered by the vaccine, you will experience milder symptoms and recover faster if you get a flu shot this season. […] Flu vaccination is especially important for people age 65 years and older because they are at high risk of developing serious complications from flu. […] University Hospitals primary care and pediatric patients can schedule a flu shot with their primary care provider. […] Flu viruses spread when people with the flu cough, sneeze or talk, which spreads virus-containing droplets. […] The flu usually develops suddenly and can often be mistaken for a common cold.

• #49 Flu Vaccination for Seattle Children’s Patients and Families

  https://www.seattlechildrens.org/health-safety/illness/influenza-flu-vaccinations-patients/

  Flu vaccines for Seattle Childrens patients for the 2024-2025 flu season are now available. […] Flu vaccines are available for patients who are: Staying overnight in the hospital, Coming to Urgent Care, the Emergency Department or a clinic visit at a Seattle Childrens location, Odessa Brown Childrens Clinic or Richmond Pediatrics, Coming to the Seattle hospital campus for a surgical procedure. […] Family members and household contacts ages 3 and older can get a flu vaccine voucher to use at a participating pharmacy. […] Family members 6 months to 35 months old will need to get a flu vaccine at their primary care providers office. […] Family members and household contacts ages 3 and older can get a flu vaccine voucher to use at any of the following stores in Alaska, Idaho, Montana or Washington state.

• #50 Flu shots for Kids | Norton Norton Children’s

  https://nortonchildrens.com/services/pediatrics/flu-shots-for-kids/

  An influenza vaccine, commonly called a flu shot, is produced each year and released in the United States in September. Getting a flu shot can help prevent a child from getting the influenza virus, also called the flu, or having serious complications from the flu. […] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends annual flu vaccines for children starting at 6 months old. Children between age 6 month and 8 years who are getting the flu shot for the first time should get two doses of the vaccine, according to the CDC. […] “Flu vaccines are safe and offer protection against the most common strains of the virus.” […] Existing patients may schedule a flu vaccine with their pediatrician’s office. Appointments can be scheduled online, via Norton MyChart or by calling (502) 629-KIDS. […] Vaccinations for adults and children are available by appointment at our convenient drive-thru location. […] New or existing patients can schedule flu shots at any of 10 locations in the Louisville area, including many inside Walgreens stores.

• #51 Children’s flu vaccine – NHS

  https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/

  The children’s flu vaccine helps protect against flu. It’s offered to children aged 2 to 3 years, school-aged children (Reception to Year 11) and children with certain long-term health conditions. […] Flu can be very unpleasant for children and can sometimes cause serious problems, such as pneumonia. […] Children can catch and spread flu easily. Vaccinating them also helps protect others who are at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu, such as babies, anyone who’s pregnant and older people. […] The children’s flu vaccine is offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter. […] It’s important for children with certain long-term health conditions to have the flu vaccine every year. […] If your child has a health condition and you’re not sure if they’re eligible for the flu vaccine, speak to their GP surgery or specialist.

• #52 Children’s flu vaccine

  https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/flu/childrens-flu-vaccine/

  This flu season, all children age 2 to 17 will be offered the nasal flu vaccine for free. […] If the nasal flu vaccine is not available they can get the flu vaccine as an injection. […] The flu vaccine helps to protect children against flu. […] Most children who get the flu have mild symptoms. But children and young people with long-term health conditions are at risk of serious complications from flu. […] Children with flu may need hospital treatment. Some may need to stay in intensive care. […] Almost 5,000 children were admitted to hospital with complications of flu between 2009 and 2019. Almost 200 children had treatment in intensive care and 40 children died. […] If your child cannot get the nasal vaccine, your GP or pharmacist will talk to you about giving your child a flu vaccine by injection.

• #53

  https://www.advocatehealth.com/health-services/primary-care/preventive-care/vaccinations/flu-shots

  The flu shot is an important tool in keeping you healthy and safe each fall and winter. […] It helps protect yourself and others, especially children, older adults and immunocompromised people. […] Most children and adults over 6 months old are candidates for the flu shot. […] Everyone 6 months or older, with a few rare exceptions, should get the flu vaccine every year. […] You should schedule your flu shot shortly before the start of flu season. […] Scientists update the flu vaccine every year to help protect you against the newest strains of the influenza virus. […] The protective effects of the flu shot tend to last around six months, beginning two weeks after you receive the vaccination. […] Many people experience no side effects from the flu shot. […] You may feel slightly under the weather after the flu shot. […] Most insurance plans cover flu shots with no out-of-pocket costs.

• #54 Immunizations: Influenza Vaccine Data | Wisconsin Department of Health Services

  https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/immunization/influenza.htm

  Influenza, also called the flu, affects people differently and can lead to serious complications or even death. The best way to protect yourself and your community from the flu is to get a vaccine every fall. Flu vaccines are safe and effective at protecting people against illness, hospitalization, and even death. […] Children 6 months to 8 years old who have received less than two flu vaccines in the past, or dont know whether they received less than two vaccines in the past, should get two doses of vaccine this season. […] Vaccination coverage: An estimated percentage of the whole population who have received a flu vaccine. This helps us understand how well communities are protected from flu. It also helps us see which areas and groups are less protected against flu. […] The cumulative number of influenza vaccines administered. […] The cumulative number of flu vaccines administered.

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