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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. 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. 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. Prescription antiviral drugs can be a safe and effective treatment option for children with flu.

• #2 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. […] 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. […] 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. […] The children’s flu vaccine is usually given as a quick and painless nasal spray in each nostril. […] Children who cannot have the nasal spray vaccine will get a different flu vaccine, given as an injection into the upper arm or thigh. […] The most common side effects of the children’s flu vaccine are mild and get better in 1 to 2 days. […] The children’s flu vaccine aims to protect children against the most common types of flu viruses.

• #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. […] If your child is younger than 5 years old and has the flu or suspected flu symptoms, call your doctor right away. They may prescribe flu antiviral drugs. […] To reduce the risk of flu and its potentially serious complications, CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a seasonal flu vaccine. Getting a seasonal flu vaccine is especially important for young children because they are at increased risk of getting severe illness from flu. […] Flu vaccination has been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization and even death in children.

• #4 Flu Shot and Treatment for Kids

  https://childrensdmc-prep.tenethealth.com/parents/patient-and-family-resources/patient-and-family-resources/flu-shot-and-treatment-for-kids?utm_source=multiple&utm_medium=FSO&utm_slc=CARD&utm_loc=DMC&utm_lan=en&utm_cta=INF

  Flu Shot and Treatment for Kids Nov 18, 2019 Each year, many children get sick with seasonal influenza (the flu). Some of those illnesses can lead to hospitalization and even death. […] According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), it is estimated that each year an average of 20,000 children under the age of 5 are hospitalized because of flu complications. Severe complications are more common in children younger than two years of age. […] The CDC recommends that all children six months of age and older receive a flu shot. Children who are two and older can also receive the nasal-spray flu vaccine. Flu Shots or the nasal-spray flu vaccine (LAIV) offer the single best way to protect children from the flu. […] They both cause antibodies to develop in the body about two weeks after vaccination which protects against infection with the viruses that are in the vaccine.

• #5 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.

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

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

  The nasal spray is only for healthy people ages 2-49. […] Both types of vaccine can cause mild side effects. […] The flu shot usually is given as an injection in the upper arm or thigh (depending on a person’s age). It contains killed flu virus and can’t cause someone to get the flu. […] The nasal spray flu vaccine contains weakened live flu viruses. […] Very rarely, the flu vaccine can cause a serious allergic reaction. […] If your child has any side effects, talk to your doctor about giving either acetaminophen or ibuprofen and to find out the right dose. […] 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. […] 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. […] So it’s more important than ever to get a flu vaccine and an updated COVID-19 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.

• #7 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. […] The flu vaccine is available as a shot given with a needle, as a jet injection or as a nasal spray. […] The nasal spray vaccine is approved for people between 2 and 49 years old. […] The flu vaccine can’t give you the flu. […] For almost everyone, a flu vaccine can lower the risk of the flu and its complications.

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

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

  The nasal spray is only for healthy people ages 2-49. […] Both types of vaccine can cause mild side effects. […] The flu shot usually is given as an injection in the upper arm or thigh (depending on a person’s age). It contains killed flu virus and can’t cause someone to get the flu. […] The nasal spray flu vaccine contains weakened live flu viruses. […] Very rarely, the flu vaccine can cause a serious allergic reaction. […] If your child has any side effects, talk to your doctor about giving either acetaminophen or ibuprofen and to find out the right dose. […] 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. […] 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. […] So it’s more important than ever to get a flu vaccine and an updated COVID-19 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.

• #9 Your Child’s Vaccines: Influenza (Flu) Vaccine | Dayton Children’s Hospital

  https://www.childrensdayton.org/kidshealth/a/flu-vaccine

  The nasal spray is only for healthy people ages 2-49. […] People with weak immune systems or some health conditions (such as asthma) and pregnant women should not get the nasal spray vaccine. […] It should also be avoided in kids who take aspirin regularly, who have a cochlear implant, or who have recently taken antiviral medicine for the flu. […] Both types of vaccine can cause mild side effects. […] The flu shot usually is given as an injection in the upper arm or thigh (depending on a person’s age). […] It contains killed flu virus and can’t cause someone to get the flu. […] But it can cause soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site. […] Rarely, it might cause a low fever or body aches. […] The nasal spray flu vaccine contains weakened live flu viruses.

• #10 Your Child’s Vaccines: Influenza (Flu) Vaccine | Dayton Children’s Hospital

  https://www.childrensdayton.org/kidshealth/a/flu-vaccine

  The nasal spray is only for healthy people ages 2-49. […] People with weak immune systems or some health conditions (such as asthma) and pregnant women should not get the nasal spray vaccine. […] It should also be avoided in kids who take aspirin regularly, who have a cochlear implant, or who have recently taken antiviral medicine for the flu. […] Both types of vaccine can cause mild side effects. […] The flu shot usually is given as an injection in the upper arm or thigh (depending on a person’s age). […] It contains killed flu virus and can’t cause someone to get the flu. […] But it can cause soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site. […] Rarely, it might cause a low fever or body aches. […] The nasal spray flu vaccine contains weakened live flu viruses.

• #11 DHHS: DPH: NC Flu: Providers: Guidance For Children

  https://flu.ncdhhs.gov/providers/children.htm

  Children younger than 5 years of age especially those younger than 2 years old are at high risk of serious flu-related complications. A flu vaccine offers the best defense against getting flu and spreading it to others. Getting vaccinated can reduce flu illnesses, missed work and school days, and prevent flu-related hospitalizations and deaths in children. […] Children 6 months and older should get an annual influenza (flu) vaccine. […] The CDC has more information on the different types of flu vaccines. […] Some children 6 months through 8 years of age require two doses of influenza vaccine. […] Antiviral drugs for children come in the form of pills, liquid or an inhaler. Antiviral drugs fight the flu by keeping flu viruses from reproducing in the body. For treatment, influenza antiviral drugs should ideally be started within two days after becoming sick and taken for five days. If a child gets sick with the flu, antiviral drugs offer a safe and effective treatment option.

• #12 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. […] Babies and children 6 months to 9 years of age who have never had a flu shot will need 2 doses of the vaccine, given at least 4 weeks apart. […] 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. […] Yes, the flu shot is safe. Those who are pregnant should be immunized. […] Very few children should NOT get a flu shot:

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

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

  Getting the flu vaccine not only protects you from the flu. It also helps protect the people and community around you. […] 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. […] Kids under 9 years old need only 1 dose if: Theyve had 2 doses of flu vaccine in past flu seasons given at least 4 weeks apart. […] 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. […] Two types of flu vaccine are available: the flu shot, which is injected with a needle, and the nasal spray, a mist that gets sprayed into the nostrils. […] Both protect against the four types of influenza virus that are causing disease this season.

• #14 Your Child’s Vaccines: Influenza (Flu) Vaccine | Dayton Children’s Hospital

  https://www.childrensdayton.org/kidshealth/a/flu-vaccine

  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. […] Kids under 9 years old need only 1 dose if: Theyve had 2 doses of flu vaccine in past flu seasons given at least 4 weeks apart. […] Kids 9 years and older need only 1 dose. […] 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. […] Two types of flu vaccine are available: the flu shot, which is injected with a needle, and the nasal spray, a mist that gets sprayed into the nostrils. […] Both protect against the four types of influenza virus that are causing disease this season.

• #15 Your Child’s Vaccines: Influenza (Flu) Vaccine | Dayton Children’s Hospital

  https://www.childrensdayton.org/kidshealth/a/flu-vaccine

  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. […] Kids under 9 years old need only 1 dose if: Theyve had 2 doses of flu vaccine in past flu seasons given at least 4 weeks apart. […] Kids 9 years and older need only 1 dose. […] 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. […] Two types of flu vaccine are available: the flu shot, which is injected with a needle, and the nasal spray, a mist that gets sprayed into the nostrils. […] Both protect against the four types of influenza virus that are causing disease this season.

• #16 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. 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. 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. Prescription antiviral drugs can be a safe and effective treatment option for children with flu.

• #17 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.

• #18 Children’s flu vaccine

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

  Your child will get the vaccine as a spray up their nose. […] 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. […] 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.

• #19 Flu | Texas Children’s Health Plan

  https://www.texaschildrenshealthplan.org/flu

  According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), getting the flu vaccine can reduce the risk of flu-related hospitalization by 41-44% for adults and 68% for children. […] Get the flu vaccine. The flu vaccine is safe for everyone 6 months and older, including pregnant and breastfeeding moms. […] Remember! The flu vaccine is a covered benefit for Texas Children’s Health Plan members. Call your primary care provider to make an appointment today. Members aged 7 and older can also get a flu shot at their local pharmacy.

• #20 Influenza Vaccine Reduces ICU Admission in Children – RT Magazine

  https://respiratory-therapy.com/disorders-diseases/critical-care/icu-ventilation/influenza-vaccine-reduces-flu-icu-admission-children/

  Children who receive an influenza vaccination have a reduced risk of flu-related intensive care hospitalization by as much as 74 percent, according to a study conducted by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which was published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. […] CDC recommends annual flu vaccination for everyone 6 months and older, and especially for children at high risk of serious flu-related complications. […] It is extremely important that all children especially children at high risk of flu complications are protected from what can be a life-threatening illness. […] During their research, Frys team analyzed the medical records of 216 children age 6 months through 17 years admitted to 21 PICUs in the United States during the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 flu seasons. They found that receiving the influenza vaccine reduced a childs risk of ending up in the pediatric ICU for flu by an estimated 74 percent.

• #21 Flu vaccine failed to protect young leukemia patients during cancer treatment – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

  https://www.stjude.org/media-resources/news-releases/2017-medicine-science-news/flu-vaccine-failed-to-protect-young-leukemia-patients.html

  Young leukemia patients who were vaccinated against influenza were just as likely as their unvaccinated peers to develop flu, suggesting that additional steps are necessary to protect high-risk individuals. […] The annual flu shot, whose side effects are generally mild and short-lived, is still recommended for patients with acute leukemia who are being treated for their disease. […] An annual vaccination with inactivated flu viruses is recommended for anyone 6 months or older by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the federal Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization. […] Compared to healthy children, children being treated for cancer were known to mount weaker immune responses to the flu vaccine. […] A booster vaccine dose, which 98 (or 19.7 percent) of patients received, was not associated with a reduction in flu or flu-like illness. […] Pediatric leukemia treatment typically takes several years and often leaves patients with temporarily weakened immune responses.

• #22 Flu Facts – Families Fighting Flu

  https://familiesfightingflu.org/flu-facts/

  Flu vaccines can reduce the chances of getting sick with the flu by up to 60%. Even if you still get sick, people who are vaccinated have less severe flu symptoms and are less likely to be hospitalized or die from flu-related complications. […] Ask to get tested for flu. Flu symptoms can look like many other illnesses and testing is the only way to know for certain. […] Take antiviral medications if prescribed. […] Know when to seek medical attention – Most people with flu will recover without complications. However, if you are in a high risk group or are very sick or worried about your condition, seek medical attention.

• #23 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 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%.

• #24 Influenza vaccination and treatment in children with neurologic disorders

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4063242/

  Influenza viruses cause substantial morbidity in children each year, especially among children with specific chronic conditions. […] Annual vaccination is the most effective way to prevent influenza and its complications, and is recommended for all children 6 months through 18 years of age, including children with neurologic disorders. […] Early empiric antiviral treatment should be started promptly in these children if they present to healthcare providers with symptoms suspicious for influenza. […] Annual influenza vaccination is the best method to prevent influenza and since 2008 has been recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for all children 6 months of age. […] Current CDC guidance recommends that all children who are at higher risk for complications from influenza, which includes all children with neurologic disorders, receive treatment with a neuraminidase inhibitor if they present to their outpatient provider with symptoms suspicious for influenza.

• #25 DHHS: DPH: NC Flu: Providers: Guidance For Children

  https://flu.ncdhhs.gov/providers/children.htm

  Children younger than 5 years of age especially those younger than 2 years old are at high risk of serious flu-related complications. A flu vaccine offers the best defense against getting flu and spreading it to others. Getting vaccinated can reduce flu illnesses, missed work and school days, and prevent flu-related hospitalizations and deaths in children. […] Children 6 months and older should get an annual influenza (flu) vaccine. […] The CDC has more information on the different types of flu vaccines. […] Some children 6 months through 8 years of age require two doses of influenza vaccine. […] Antiviral drugs for children come in the form of pills, liquid or an inhaler. Antiviral drugs fight the flu by keeping flu viruses from reproducing in the body. For treatment, influenza antiviral drugs should ideally be started within two days after becoming sick and taken for five days. If a child gets sick with the flu, antiviral drugs offer a safe and effective treatment option.

• #26 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. […] If your child is younger than 5 years old and has the flu or suspected flu symptoms, call your doctor right away. They may prescribe flu antiviral drugs. […] To reduce the risk of flu and its potentially serious complications, CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a seasonal flu vaccine. Getting a seasonal flu vaccine is especially important for young children because they are at increased risk of getting severe illness from flu. […] Flu vaccination has been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization and even death in children.

• #27 Influenza vaccination and treatment in children with neurologic disorders

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4063242/

  Influenza viruses cause substantial morbidity in children each year, especially among children with specific chronic conditions. […] Annual vaccination is the most effective way to prevent influenza and its complications, and is recommended for all children 6 months through 18 years of age, including children with neurologic disorders. […] Early empiric antiviral treatment should be started promptly in these children if they present to healthcare providers with symptoms suspicious for influenza. […] Annual influenza vaccination is the best method to prevent influenza and since 2008 has been recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for all children 6 months of age. […] Current CDC guidance recommends that all children who are at higher risk for complications from influenza, which includes all children with neurologic disorders, receive treatment with a neuraminidase inhibitor if they present to their outpatient provider with symptoms suspicious for influenza.

• #28 Seasonal Flu – NYC Health

  https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/flu-seasonal.page

  Annual vaccination is the best way to protect against the flu. […] Flu vaccines are safe and the best way to protect yourself against getting sick. Getting a flu vaccine reduces your risk of getting the flu and reduces your risk of severe illness, hospitalization and death if you do get it. […] Everyone ages 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every year, even if they have received a flu vaccine or had the flu in prior seasons. […] Children in school or day care may be required to get a flu vaccine in NYC. […] Most people recover from the flu on their own, but treatment with antiviral medicine is available for people at increased risk of severe illness and complications from flu. If you have flu, contact your provider right away to see if you should get treatment, as treatment works better the sooner it begins.

• #29 Flu Shots & Flu Treatment – Atlantic Health

  https://ahs.atlantichealth.org/conditions-treatments/flu.html

  Vaccination is your first, and most important, step to reducing your risk of flu and its complications. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people age six months and older get an annual flu vaccine. […] Prompt treatment is recommended for people at higher risk of flu complications. This includes young children, adults age 65 and older, pregnant people, and people with certain medical conditions, like asthma, diabetes and heart disease. […] When patients are high risk or very sick with the flu, prescription antiviral drugs may be used to lessen symptoms, shorten the time they are sick and reduce the risk for serious complications.

• #30 Influenza (the flu) | Texas Children’s

  https://www.texaschildrens.org/content/conditions/influenza-flu

  If the doctor determines that your child should be treated, there are 2 anti-viral medicines that can be prescribed: […] – Oseltamivir (Tamiflu® – liquid or tablet) is approved for treatment of influenza in children 2 weeks of age and older. […] – Zanamivir (Relenza® – inhaler) is approved for the treatment of influenza in persons aged 7 years and older. […] The best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu is to get yourself and everyone in your family vaccinated, especially if your child is in a high risk group. Everyone 6 months and older should get the annual flu vaccination. […] Older children and adults only require a single shot each year. However, children under age 9 years need 2 shots 1 month apart the first time they receive flu vaccine or if they didn’t have a flu vaccine last year. […] Remember, getting vaccinated is the most important way to protect your child from the flu.

• #31 Influenza: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/972269-treatment

  Prevention of influenza is the most effective management strategy. Influenza A and B vaccine is administered each year before flu season. The CDC analyzes the vaccine subtypes each year and makes any necessary changes for the coming season on the basis of worldwide trends. […] The approved age indication for the cell culture-based inactivated influenza vaccine, ccIIV4 [Flucelvax Quadrivalent], has been lowered to children 2 years. […] In the United States, the following prescription antiviral drugs have been approved for treatment and/or chemoprophylaxis of influenza and are active against recently circulating subtypes of influenza: Baloxavir marboxil, Oseltamivir, Peramivir, Zanamivir. […] For information on influenza in children, see Pediatric Influenza.

• #32 Influenza (the flu) | Texas Children’s

  https://www.texaschildrens.org/content/conditions/influenza-flu

  If the doctor determines that your child should be treated, there are 2 anti-viral medicines that can be prescribed: […] – Oseltamivir (Tamiflu® – liquid or tablet) is approved for treatment of influenza in children 2 weeks of age and older. […] – Zanamivir (Relenza® – inhaler) is approved for the treatment of influenza in persons aged 7 years and older. […] The best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu is to get yourself and everyone in your family vaccinated, especially if your child is in a high risk group. Everyone 6 months and older should get the annual flu vaccination. […] Older children and adults only require a single shot each year. However, children under age 9 years need 2 shots 1 month apart the first time they receive flu vaccine or if they didn’t have a flu vaccine last year. […] Remember, getting vaccinated is the most important way to protect your child from the flu.

• #33 Influenza: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/972269-treatment

  Prevention of influenza is the most effective management strategy. Influenza A and B vaccine is administered each year before flu season. The CDC analyzes the vaccine subtypes each year and makes any necessary changes for the coming season on the basis of worldwide trends. […] The approved age indication for the cell culture-based inactivated influenza vaccine, ccIIV4 [Flucelvax Quadrivalent], has been lowered to children 2 years. […] In the United States, the following prescription antiviral drugs have been approved for treatment and/or chemoprophylaxis of influenza and are active against recently circulating subtypes of influenza: Baloxavir marboxil, Oseltamivir, Peramivir, Zanamivir. […] For information on influenza in children, see Pediatric Influenza.

• #34 Influenza: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/972269-treatment

  Prevention of influenza is the most effective management strategy. Influenza A and B vaccine is administered each year before flu season. The CDC analyzes the vaccine subtypes each year and makes any necessary changes for the coming season on the basis of worldwide trends. […] The approved age indication for the cell culture-based inactivated influenza vaccine, ccIIV4 [Flucelvax Quadrivalent], has been lowered to children 2 years. […] In the United States, the following prescription antiviral drugs have been approved for treatment and/or chemoprophylaxis of influenza and are active against recently circulating subtypes of influenza: Baloxavir marboxil, Oseltamivir, Peramivir, Zanamivir. […] For information on influenza in children, see Pediatric Influenza.

• #35 DHHS: DPH: NC Flu: Providers: Guidance For Children

  https://flu.ncdhhs.gov/providers/children.htm

  Children younger than 5 years of age especially those younger than 2 years old are at high risk of serious flu-related complications. A flu vaccine offers the best defense against getting flu and spreading it to others. Getting vaccinated can reduce flu illnesses, missed work and school days, and prevent flu-related hospitalizations and deaths in children. […] Children 6 months and older should get an annual influenza (flu) vaccine. […] The CDC has more information on the different types of flu vaccines. […] Some children 6 months through 8 years of age require two doses of influenza vaccine. […] Antiviral drugs for children come in the form of pills, liquid or an inhaler. Antiviral drugs fight the flu by keeping flu viruses from reproducing in the body. For treatment, influenza antiviral drugs should ideally be started within two days after becoming sick and taken for five days. If a child gets sick with the flu, antiviral drugs offer a safe and effective treatment option.

• #36 Influenza vaccination and treatment in children with neurologic disorders

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4063242/

  In two systematic reviews, treatment with neuraminidase inhibitors has been found to reduce the duration and severity of influenza symptoms in healthy children with uncomplicated influenza. […] Typical symptoms that should prompt use of antiviral agents include abrupt onset of constitutional and respiratory signs and symptoms (e.g. fever, nonproductive cough, sore throat, rhinitis), although in children, otitis media, nausea and vomiting are commonly reported with influenza illness. […] Neuraminidase inhibitors (oseltamivir and zanamivir) are generally well tolerated in children.

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

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

  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. […] A yearly flu vaccine is the first and best way to protect against flu. Flu vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death in children. […] Antiviral drugs are available to treat flu in children and adults. 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. […] Flu antiviral drugs can be used to treat flu and are approved for use in children. These drugs are most beneficial when antiviral treatment is started as soon as possible after the illness starts, so it’s important to contact your child’s health care provider as soon as they have flu symptoms.

• #38 Influenza vaccination and treatment in children with neurologic disorders

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4063242/

  In two systematic reviews, treatment with neuraminidase inhibitors has been found to reduce the duration and severity of influenza symptoms in healthy children with uncomplicated influenza. […] Typical symptoms that should prompt use of antiviral agents include abrupt onset of constitutional and respiratory signs and symptoms (e.g. fever, nonproductive cough, sore throat, rhinitis), although in children, otitis media, nausea and vomiting are commonly reported with influenza illness. […] Neuraminidase inhibitors (oseltamivir and zanamivir) are generally well tolerated in children.

• #39 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. […] A flu shot can be lifesaving, especially for vulnerable populations. […] 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. […] Remember, it’s never too late to get a flu shot. […] 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. […] The good news is most kids recover from the flu without ever having to see a doctor. Parents should know how to spot the flu, how to treat their kids symptoms and how to prevent it from spreading within their families.

• #40 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: […] Children 2 years and older who are at increased risk for serious complications from the flu because of an underlying chronic medical condition. […] There are currently two types of influenza vaccine. The more common of the two has been used in the U.S. for many years and is safe for children older than 6 months of age. […] 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 for children with the flu to get plenty of rest and drink a lot of liquids. […] 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.

• #41 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. […] A flu shot can be lifesaving, especially for vulnerable populations. […] 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. […] Remember, it’s never too late to get a flu shot. […] 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. […] The good news is most kids recover from the flu without ever having to see a doctor. Parents should know how to spot the flu, how to treat their kids symptoms and how to prevent it from spreading within their families.

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

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

  The nasal spray is only for healthy people ages 2-49. […] Both types of vaccine can cause mild side effects. […] The flu shot usually is given as an injection in the upper arm or thigh (depending on a person’s age). It contains killed flu virus and can’t cause someone to get the flu. […] The nasal spray flu vaccine contains weakened live flu viruses. […] Very rarely, the flu vaccine can cause a serious allergic reaction. […] If your child has any side effects, talk to your doctor about giving either acetaminophen or ibuprofen and to find out the right dose. […] 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. […] 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. […] So it’s more important than ever to get a flu vaccine and an updated COVID-19 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.

• #43 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: […] Children 2 years and older who are at increased risk for serious complications from the flu because of an underlying chronic medical condition. […] There are currently two types of influenza vaccine. The more common of the two has been used in the U.S. for many years and is safe for children older than 6 months of age. […] 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 for children with the flu to get plenty of rest and drink a lot of liquids. […] 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.

• #44 Influenza (the flu) | Texas Children’s

  https://www.texaschildrens.org/content/conditions/influenza-flu

  Influenza – also commonly called “the flu” – is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, but is more dangerous for children than the common cold. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year about 20,000 children under the age of 5 years are hospitalized because of influenza complications. It can also be fatal: during the 2013-2014 flu season, 107 flu-related pediatric deaths were reported in the United States. […] To protect them from the flu, all children 6 months of age and older should get the flu vaccine every year. Parents, family members and caregivers also should get vaccinated every year. […] Many children with the flu do not need to be seen by a physician. Most otherwise healthy children with the flu do not require specific anti-viral medications, but can be treated with fluids and medicines for fever such as acetaminophen of ibuprofen. Children with the flu should never be given aspirin because they could develop a rare complication called Reyes Syndrome.

• #45

• #46 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. […] 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. […] 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. […] The children’s flu vaccine is usually given as a quick and painless nasal spray in each nostril. […] Children who cannot have the nasal spray vaccine will get a different flu vaccine, given as an injection into the upper arm or thigh. […] The most common side effects of the children’s flu vaccine are mild and get better in 1 to 2 days. […] The children’s flu vaccine aims to protect children against the most common types of flu viruses.

• #47 Your Child’s Vaccines: Influenza (Flu) Vaccine | Dayton Children’s Hospital

  https://www.childrensdayton.org/kidshealth/a/flu-vaccine

  The nasal spray is only for healthy people ages 2-49. […] People with weak immune systems or some health conditions (such as asthma) and pregnant women should not get the nasal spray vaccine. […] It should also be avoided in kids who take aspirin regularly, who have a cochlear implant, or who have recently taken antiviral medicine for the flu. […] Both types of vaccine can cause mild side effects. […] The flu shot usually is given as an injection in the upper arm or thigh (depending on a person’s age). […] It contains killed flu virus and can’t cause someone to get the flu. […] But it can cause soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site. […] Rarely, it might cause a low fever or body aches. […] The nasal spray flu vaccine contains weakened live flu viruses.

• #48 Your Child’s Vaccines: Influenza (Flu) Vaccine | Dayton Children’s Hospital

  https://www.childrensdayton.org/kidshealth/a/flu-vaccine

  The nasal spray is only for healthy people ages 2-49. […] People with weak immune systems or some health conditions (such as asthma) and pregnant women should not get the nasal spray vaccine. […] It should also be avoided in kids who take aspirin regularly, who have a cochlear implant, or who have recently taken antiviral medicine for the flu. […] Both types of vaccine can cause mild side effects. […] The flu shot usually is given as an injection in the upper arm or thigh (depending on a person’s age). […] It contains killed flu virus and can’t cause someone to get the flu. […] But it can cause soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site. […] Rarely, it might cause a low fever or body aches. […] The nasal spray flu vaccine contains weakened live flu viruses.

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

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

  The nasal spray is only for healthy people ages 2-49. […] Both types of vaccine can cause mild side effects. […] The flu shot usually is given as an injection in the upper arm or thigh (depending on a person’s age). It contains killed flu virus and can’t cause someone to get the flu. […] The nasal spray flu vaccine contains weakened live flu viruses. […] Very rarely, the flu vaccine can cause a serious allergic reaction. […] If your child has any side effects, talk to your doctor about giving either acetaminophen or ibuprofen and to find out the right dose. […] 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. […] 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. […] So it’s more important than ever to get a flu vaccine and an updated COVID-19 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.

• #50

  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. […] 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. […] 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.

• #51 Your Child’s Vaccines: Influenza (Flu) Vaccine | Dayton Children’s Hospital

  https://www.childrensdayton.org/kidshealth/a/flu-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. […] So it’s more important than ever to get a flu vaccine and an updated COVID-19 vaccine. […] Babies (and some toddlers) also should get the RSV vaccine shot just before or during RSV season (usually fall to spring in U.S.) if their mother didn’t get the vaccine in her third trimester of pregnancy. […] Kids who are sick with a respiratory infection should get their vaccines after they feel better. […] This helps prevents confusion about whether any symptoms are from the illness or are reactions to a vaccine. […] Also, a stuffy runny nose can make it harder for the nasal spray flu vaccine to work. […] Call your doctor if your child is sick and has a fever, and you aren’t sure whether to reschedule the vaccine. […] Your child has problems after the vaccine.

• #52 Flu (influenza) vaccine

  https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Influenza_(flu)_vaccine/

  If your child is allergic or anaphylactic to eggs, they can still safely get the flu vaccine. These allergies do not increase the risk of allergy or side effects from the vaccine. […] Your child can get the flu vaccine at the same time as other vaccines on the National Immunisation Program. Multiple vaccines at once do not overwhelm the immune system or cause increased side effects.

• #53 Influenza (Flu) Vaccine | Lurie Children’s

  https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/specialties-conditions/influenza-flu-vaccine/

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the influenza (flu) vaccination every year for people aged 6 months and older. The annual flu vaccination is the most effective way to prevent the flu. Getting the flu vaccine can reduce illness, antibiotic use, missed school and work, hospitalizations, doctor visits, and death caused by complications from the flu. […] We will offer the flu vaccine to all eligible patients (6 months and older, who are safe to receive the vaccine) once the supply of the flu vaccine becomes available. We encourage family and other household contacts of high-risk children to also get the flu vaccine from their primary care doctor. […] Yes. Children who are 6 months of age and older who are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination can get a COVID-19 vaccine and a flu vaccine at the same visit. If your child is 6 months or older, it is important to get their COVID-19 vaccine and annual flu vaccine as soon as possible.

• #54 Flu (influenza) vaccine

  https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Influenza_(flu)_vaccine/

  If your child is allergic or anaphylactic to eggs, they can still safely get the flu vaccine. These allergies do not increase the risk of allergy or side effects from the vaccine. […] Your child can get the flu vaccine at the same time as other vaccines on the National Immunisation Program. Multiple vaccines at once do not overwhelm the immune system or cause increased side effects.

• #55

  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. […] 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. […] 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.

• #56 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.

• #57 Flu resources for children with GI conditions

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

  Children with GI-related conditions such as intestinal failure are at higher risk for severe complications from flu. The flu vaccine reduces the likelihood of getting the flu. By getting vaccinated, children with GI conditions lower their risk of infection and associated 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. […] 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.

• #58 Flu resources for children with GI conditions

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

  Children with GI-related conditions such as intestinal failure are at higher risk for severe complications from flu. The flu vaccine reduces the likelihood of getting the flu. By getting vaccinated, children with GI conditions lower their risk of infection and associated 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. […] 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.

• #59 Flu resources for children with GI conditions

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

  Children with GI-related conditions such as intestinal failure are at higher risk for severe complications from flu. The flu vaccine reduces the likelihood of getting the flu. By getting vaccinated, children with GI conditions lower their risk of infection and associated 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. […] 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.

• #60 Flu resources for children with GI conditions

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

  Children with GI-related conditions such as intestinal failure are at higher risk for severe complications from flu. The flu vaccine reduces the likelihood of getting the flu. By getting vaccinated, children with GI conditions lower their risk of infection and associated 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. […] 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.

• #61 Influenza vaccination and treatment in children with neurologic disorders

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4063242/

  Influenza viruses cause substantial morbidity in children each year, especially among children with specific chronic conditions. […] Annual vaccination is the most effective way to prevent influenza and its complications, and is recommended for all children 6 months through 18 years of age, including children with neurologic disorders. […] Early empiric antiviral treatment should be started promptly in these children if they present to healthcare providers with symptoms suspicious for influenza. […] Annual influenza vaccination is the best method to prevent influenza and since 2008 has been recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for all children 6 months of age. […] Current CDC guidance recommends that all children who are at higher risk for complications from influenza, which includes all children with neurologic disorders, receive treatment with a neuraminidase inhibitor if they present to their outpatient provider with symptoms suspicious for influenza.

• #62 Expert Q&A: Flu Shots for Children with JA | Arthritis Foundation

  https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/treatment/treatment-plan/ja-medical-decisions/child-with-ja-flu-shot

  Yes. Many children with juvenile arthritis (JA) are on medications that suppress their immune system, which puts them at an increased risk for developing the flu and having a more severe bout of illness. […] There are two types of flu vaccines the flu shot and a nasal spray flu vaccine. Children on immunosuppression should not get the nasal spray flu vaccine as it is a live vaccine. Because the flu shot contains an inactivated (dead) form of the virus, your child cant catch the flu from the vaccine. Flu shot recommendations are the same for kids with and without arthritis. All children over six months old should get an annual flu vaccine. […] Getting a flu shot this season is more important than ever given the coronavirus pandemic. […] All your childs family members and close contacts should also get vaccinated. […] If your child is surrounded by people who are protected against the flu, her risk will decrease. […] Learn what a pediatric rheumatologist says about the safety and efficacy of a flu shot for children with juvenile arthritis.

• #63 Flu resources for children with GI conditions

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

  Children with GI-related conditions such as intestinal failure are at higher risk for severe complications from flu. The flu vaccine reduces the likelihood of getting the flu. By getting vaccinated, children with GI conditions lower their risk of infection and associated 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. […] 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.

• #64 Flu resources for children with GI conditions

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

  Children with GI-related conditions such as intestinal failure are at higher risk for severe complications from flu. The flu vaccine reduces the likelihood of getting the flu. By getting vaccinated, children with GI conditions lower their risk of infection and associated 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. […] 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.

• #65 Expert Q&A: Flu Shots for Children with JA | Arthritis Foundation

  https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/treatment/treatment-plan/ja-medical-decisions/child-with-ja-flu-shot

  Yes. Many children with juvenile arthritis (JA) are on medications that suppress their immune system, which puts them at an increased risk for developing the flu and having a more severe bout of illness. […] There are two types of flu vaccines the flu shot and a nasal spray flu vaccine. Children on immunosuppression should not get the nasal spray flu vaccine as it is a live vaccine. Because the flu shot contains an inactivated (dead) form of the virus, your child cant catch the flu from the vaccine. Flu shot recommendations are the same for kids with and without arthritis. All children over six months old should get an annual flu vaccine. […] Getting a flu shot this season is more important than ever given the coronavirus pandemic. […] All your childs family members and close contacts should also get vaccinated. […] If your child is surrounded by people who are protected against the flu, her risk will decrease. […] Learn what a pediatric rheumatologist says about the safety and efficacy of a flu shot for children with juvenile arthritis.

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

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

  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. […] A yearly flu vaccine is the first and best way to protect against flu. Flu vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death in children. […] Antiviral drugs are available to treat flu in children and adults. 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. […] Flu antiviral drugs can be used to treat flu and are approved for use in children. These drugs are most beneficial when antiviral treatment is started as soon as possible after the illness starts, so it’s important to contact your child’s health care provider as soon as they have flu symptoms.

• #67 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. […] While the flu vaccine isn’t 100% effective, it still greatly lowers a person’s chances of catching the flu, which can be very serious. It also can make symptoms less severe if someone who got the vaccine does still get the flu. […] If you got the flu vaccine last year, it can’t provide enough protection this year, because flu viruses change.

• #68 Influenza (flu) – immunisation | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/flu-influenza-immunisation

  Influenza (sometimes called 'the flu’) is a highly contagious virus that causes widespread illness every year. Yearly flu immunisation is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over. Some people are more at risk of complications from the flu and are eligible for the free flu vaccine. Children aged 6 months to less than 5 years are at higher risk of complications from the flu. The flu vaccine is recommended and funded under the NIP for all children aged 6 months to less than 5 years and can be given at the same time as childhood vaccines. Pregnant women are at increased risk of complications from the flu. The flu vaccine is strongly recommended in each pregnancy and is safe for pregnant women to receive at any time during pregnancy. Flu vaccination of pregnant women also protects infants against the flu for the first 6 months after birth due to transplacental transfer of antibodies from the vaccinated woman to the unborn baby. Children less than 9 years receiving their flu vaccine for the first time require 2 doses 4 weeks apart for an adequate immune response. The flu vaccine can be co-administered (that is, given on the same day, one after the other) with other vaccines. The flu vaccine can cause side effects. In children under 5 years, these reactions may be more obvious. Common side effects of the flu vaccine include drowsiness or tiredness, muscle aches, localized pain, redness and swelling at the injection site, occasionally, an injection-site lump (nodule) that may last many weeks but needs no treatment, low-grade temperature (fever).

• #69 https://www.lls.org/treatment/vaccination-and-blood-cancer

  https://www.lls.org/treatment/flu-shots-and-immunizations

  Flu shots are recommended for bone marrow, stem cell, and cord blood transplant survivors. Patients should talk to their doctor about timing. The flu shot is also recommended for others living or working in the household. […] After transplantation, patients lose the protection from the vaccines that they received as children. All transplant patients need to receive childhood vaccines again once their immune systems have recovered. Autologous transplant recipients typically receive inactivated vaccines starting 6 months after transplant and live vaccines 24 months after transplant. For patients who have undergone allogeneic transplants, doctors may wait until 12 months after transplantation to start vaccinating patients, or until patients are off immunosuppressive therapy. Patients should follow their transplant doctors recommended schedule for vaccinations. […] Your vaccine schedule depends on several factors, including the treatment you’re receiving and whether you’re in remission. For example, people with blood cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy should avoid getting live vaccines but can receive inactivated vaccines.

• #70 https://www.lls.org/treatment/vaccination-and-blood-cancer

  https://www.lls.org/treatment/flu-shots-and-immunizations

  Flu shots are recommended for bone marrow, stem cell, and cord blood transplant survivors. Patients should talk to their doctor about timing. The flu shot is also recommended for others living or working in the household. […] After transplantation, patients lose the protection from the vaccines that they received as children. All transplant patients need to receive childhood vaccines again once their immune systems have recovered. Autologous transplant recipients typically receive inactivated vaccines starting 6 months after transplant and live vaccines 24 months after transplant. For patients who have undergone allogeneic transplants, doctors may wait until 12 months after transplantation to start vaccinating patients, or until patients are off immunosuppressive therapy. Patients should follow their transplant doctors recommended schedule for vaccinations. […] Your vaccine schedule depends on several factors, including the treatment you’re receiving and whether you’re in remission. For example, people with blood cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy should avoid getting live vaccines but can receive inactivated vaccines.

• #71 Flu vaccine failed to protect young leukemia patients during cancer treatment – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

  https://www.stjude.org/media-resources/news-releases/2017-medicine-science-news/flu-vaccine-failed-to-protect-young-leukemia-patients.html

  Young leukemia patients who were vaccinated against influenza were just as likely as their unvaccinated peers to develop flu, suggesting that additional steps are necessary to protect high-risk individuals. […] The annual flu shot, whose side effects are generally mild and short-lived, is still recommended for patients with acute leukemia who are being treated for their disease. […] An annual vaccination with inactivated flu viruses is recommended for anyone 6 months or older by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the federal Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization. […] Compared to healthy children, children being treated for cancer were known to mount weaker immune responses to the flu vaccine. […] A booster vaccine dose, which 98 (or 19.7 percent) of patients received, was not associated with a reduction in flu or flu-like illness. […] Pediatric leukemia treatment typically takes several years and often leaves patients with temporarily weakened immune responses.

• #72 Flu vaccine and cancer treatment | Treatment for cancer | Cancer Research UK

  https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/treatment/cancer-drugs/flu-vaccine

  Flu vaccination makes it less likely that you will catch flu. […] Children usually have a spray vaccine through the nose (nasal). Some children might need to have it as an injection. […] Your doctor may suggest that your child doesn’t have the nasal spray if they have a very weakened immune system. This is because the nasal spray contains a live, but weakened form of the flu vaccine. […] Normally, the flu vaccine helps a child to build up their immunity to flu. But if your child has a weakened immune system, the immune system may not be strong enough to build up a response. Without an immune response, the vaccine virus could cause flu. The doctor might suggest your child has the flu vaccine injection instead.

• #73 https://www.lls.org/treatment/vaccination-and-blood-cancer

  https://www.lls.org/treatment/flu-shots-and-immunizations

  Flu shots are recommended for bone marrow, stem cell, and cord blood transplant survivors. Patients should talk to their doctor about timing. The flu shot is also recommended for others living or working in the household. […] After transplantation, patients lose the protection from the vaccines that they received as children. All transplant patients need to receive childhood vaccines again once their immune systems have recovered. Autologous transplant recipients typically receive inactivated vaccines starting 6 months after transplant and live vaccines 24 months after transplant. For patients who have undergone allogeneic transplants, doctors may wait until 12 months after transplantation to start vaccinating patients, or until patients are off immunosuppressive therapy. Patients should follow their transplant doctors recommended schedule for vaccinations. […] Your vaccine schedule depends on several factors, including the treatment you’re receiving and whether you’re in remission. For example, people with blood cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy should avoid getting live vaccines but can receive inactivated vaccines.

• #74 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. 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. 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. Prescription antiviral drugs can be a safe and effective treatment option for children with flu.

• #75 DHHS: DPH: NC Flu: Providers: Guidance For Children

  https://flu.ncdhhs.gov/providers/children.htm

  Children younger than 5 years of age especially those younger than 2 years old are at high risk of serious flu-related complications. A flu vaccine offers the best defense against getting flu and spreading it to others. Getting vaccinated can reduce flu illnesses, missed work and school days, and prevent flu-related hospitalizations and deaths in children. […] Children 6 months and older should get an annual influenza (flu) vaccine. […] The CDC has more information on the different types of flu vaccines. […] Some children 6 months through 8 years of age require two doses of influenza vaccine. […] Antiviral drugs for children come in the form of pills, liquid or an inhaler. Antiviral drugs fight the flu by keeping flu viruses from reproducing in the body. For treatment, influenza antiviral drugs should ideally be started within two days after becoming sick and taken for five days. If a child gets sick with the flu, antiviral drugs offer a safe and effective treatment option.

• #76 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. […] Flu vaccination is especially important for people age 65 years and older because they are at high risk of developing serious complications from flu. […] 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.

• #77

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

  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. […] Let’s protect our children from flu when we can.

• #78 Influenza vaccination and treatment in children with neurologic disorders

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4063242/

  Influenza viruses cause substantial morbidity in children each year, especially among children with specific chronic conditions. […] Annual vaccination is the most effective way to prevent influenza and its complications, and is recommended for all children 6 months through 18 years of age, including children with neurologic disorders. […] Early empiric antiviral treatment should be started promptly in these children if they present to healthcare providers with symptoms suspicious for influenza. […] Annual influenza vaccination is the best method to prevent influenza and since 2008 has been recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for all children 6 months of age. […] Current CDC guidance recommends that all children who are at higher risk for complications from influenza, which includes all children with neurologic disorders, receive treatment with a neuraminidase inhibitor if they present to their outpatient provider with symptoms suspicious for influenza.

• #79 Influenza (Flu) Vaccine | Lurie Children’s

  https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/specialties-conditions/influenza-flu-vaccine/

  The CDC and the AAP recommend the vaccine for all children. When children are young, or have a chronic condition, they get sicker when they get the flu. […] Children under six months of age are too young to get the vaccine. We recommend that everyone who comes into regular contact with infants get the flu shot. If they are protected, your child will be protected.

• #80 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. […] While the flu vaccine isn’t 100% effective, it still greatly lowers a person’s chances of catching the flu, which can be very serious. It also can make symptoms less severe if someone who got the vaccine does still get the flu. […] If you got the flu vaccine last year, it can’t provide enough protection this year, because flu viruses change.

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