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• #1 Children’s flu vaccine – NHS

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

  The children’s flu vaccine helps protect against flu. […] Flu can be very unpleasant for children and can sometimes cause serious problems, such as pneumonia. […] Each winter in the UK, thousands of children who do not have a health condition need hospital care because of flu. […] The most common side effects of the children’s flu vaccine are mild and get better in 1 to 2 days. […] Side effects of the nasal spray flu vaccine can include a blocked or runny nose, loss of appetite, feeling tired, and a headache. […] Side effects of the flu vaccine injection can include pain or soreness where the injection was given, a slightly raised temperature, and an aching body. […] More serious side effects such as a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) are very rare. […] There’s still a chance your child might get flu after getting vaccinated, but they’re less likely to get seriously ill or need to go to hospital. […] The vaccine usually takes up to 14 days to work. […] Protection from the flu vaccine goes down over time and the types of flu the vaccine protects against are updated each year.

• #2 Flu (influenza) vaccine

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

  The influenza (flu) vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect your child from getting sick with the flu. […] The most common side effects of the flu vaccine are pain and redness at the injection site. […] Two common side effects of the flu vaccine are pain and redness at the injection site. Less commonly, children may get a fever or aches and pains lasting one or two days. […] The flu vaccine cannot give your child the flu. […] The flu vaccine is safe and effective for children and adults. […] The flu vaccine protects against the flu for about 3 to 4 months from vaccination.

• #3 Flu (influenza) vaccine

  https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Flu_(influenza)_vaccine/

  The influenza (flu) vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect your child from getting sick with the flu. […] The most common side effects of the flu vaccine are pain and redness at the injection site. […] Two common side effects of the flu vaccine are pain and redness at the injection site. Less commonly, children may get a fever or aches and pains lasting one or two days. […] The flu vaccine cannot give your child the flu. […] The flu vaccine is safe and effective for children and adults. […] The flu vaccine protects against the flu for about 3 to 4 months from vaccination. […] 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.

• #4 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. […] Influenza, also called flu, is an infection of the lungs, nose and throat. The infection is caused by influenza viruses. Most people with the flu get better on their own. But for young children, flu can cause serious illness and complications, such as pneumonia or ear infections. […] 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. […] 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.

• #5 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. Children younger than 5 years oldespecially those younger than 2and children of any age with certain chronic health conditions, are at higher risk of developing potentially serious flu-related complications. […] Annual flu vaccination offers the best protection against flu and its potentially serious complications in children. […] Children younger than 5 years oldespecially those younger than 2and children of any age with certain chronic health conditions, like asthma and diabetes, are at higher risk of developing potentially serious flucomplications. […] 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.

• #6 Understanding Flu in Children

  https://www.flu.com/Articles/2024/Understanding-Flu-in-Children

  Children and adolescents tend to make up the largest numbers of flu cases each year. As many as 20% to 30% of flu cases occur in children during flu season. […] In most cases, children should be able to recover from the flu within a week. Flu symptoms in children can be worse than in adults because children’s airways are smaller. This difference in children’s anatomy can make it harder for them to clear their airways during a viral respiratory infection. […] Kids who are younger than 5 years old are at higher risk of developing serious complications from the flu, with kids who are younger than 2 years old being most susceptible. Estimates suggest that flu symptoms in children result in the hospitalization of about 20,000 kids each year. […] Even though people don’t always consider the flu a serious illness, it can also cause death in children. CDC data shows that in the 2023-2024 flu season, 199 children died to flu-related illnesses; in the 2022-2023 flu season, 187 children died due to the flu. These are the highest numbers of flu-related pediatric mortality since the 2019-2020 season, when 199 children and adolescents died from illnesses attributed to influenza. In prior flu seasons going back to 2004, about 80% of children who died from the flu were not fully vaccinated.

• #7 Influenza (Flu) in Children

  https://phoenixchildrens.staywellsolutionsonline.com/YourFamily/Children/Tools/Quizzes/90,P02514

  Influenza (flu) is a very contagious viral infection that affects the air passages of the lungs. It causes a high fever, body aches, a cough, and other symptoms. Most children are ill with the flu for less than a week. But some children have a more serious illness and may need to be treated in the hospital. The flu may also lead to lung infection (pneumonia) or death. […] The flu is a respiratory disease, but it can affect the whole body. A child can become suddenly ill with any or all of these symptoms: Fever, which may be as high as 103F (39.4C) to 105F (40.5C), Body aches, which may be severe, Headache, Sore throat, Cough that gets worse, Tiredness, Runny or stuffy nose. […] Most children recover from the flu within a week. But they may still feel very tired for as long as 3 to 4 weeks.

• #8 Child flu vaccine | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/vaccines/child-flu-vaccine/

  Influenza (flu) is an infectious respiratory virus. Symptoms may include a fever, a cough, a headache, and tiredness. […] Flu can be serious. Even healthy children can become seriously ill from flu. In some cases, flu can lead to complications. These can include bronchitis, pneumonia, painful middle-ear infection, vomiting, diarrhoea. In the worst cases, flu can lead to disability and even death. […] The annual vaccine offers protection against the most common types of flu virus that are around each winter. The flu vaccine should start to protect most children about 10 to 14 days after they receive their vaccination. […] No, the virus in the vaccine has been weakened so it doesnt cause flu. It helps build up immunity to flu. […] Like all medicines, the flu vaccine can cause side effects. Theyre usually mild and short term, and not everyone gets them. Side effects usually go away after a couple of days and you do not need to do anything about them.

• #9 Influenza: The Disease & Vaccines | Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

  https://www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center/vaccine-details/influenza-vaccine

  Commonly known as the flu, influenza is a virus that infects the trachea (windpipe) or bronchi (breathing tubes). Symptoms come on suddenly and include high fever, chills, severe muscle aches and headache. The onset of shaking chills is often so dramatic that many people will remember the exact hour that it started. The virus also causes runny nose and a cough that can last for weeks. […] Side effects from the influenza vaccine are extremely rare. Fever or muscle aches generally occur in those who never had influenza or the influenza vaccine before. These symptoms do not mean that you have „the flu.” Because the vaccine virus is „inactivated” in all but the nasal spray version, it cannot cause respiratory symptoms, such as congestion and cough, which are common with influenza infections.

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

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

  The flu is a common and contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus. Because the flu virus changes, you need to get a flu shot every year to protect your family. […] Flu can be mild or severe, and the vast majority of kids who get the flu recover by being treated at home. In some extreme cases, however, the flu can cause death. It is especially dangerous for people who have a chronic illness or a weakened immune system. […] What are common flu symptoms in kids? Chills, Runny nose, Sore throat, Cough, Fever, Diarrhea, Headache, Loss of appetite, Muscle aches, Nausea, Vomiting, Fatigue. […] 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.

• #11 Flu (Influenza) | Boston Children’s Hospital

  https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions/flu

  Flu (Influenza) is a viral infection that affects the upper respiratory system, which includes the nose and throat, the airways (also called bronchial tubes), and the lungs. While everyone is at risk for getting the flu, children can be more likely to get sick from this virus. […] In young children, women who are pregnant, the elderly, and those with other health conditions, the flu can require them to be hospitalized. In some cases, the flu can be very serious or even deadly. […] Common flu symptoms include: Fever, Chills, Body aches, Headache, Sore throat, Cough, Runny or stuffy nose, Tiredness, Vomiting and/or diarrhea. […] Your child may have some flu symptoms, or all of them. Most symptoms last about a week. But the tiredness may linger longer. If you notice the symptoms are not getting better, or are getting worse, always call your pediatrician.

• #12 Influenza (Flu) in Children

  https://phoenixchildrens.staywellsolutionsonline.com/YourFamily/Children/Tools/Quizzes/90,P02514

  Influenza (flu) is a very contagious viral infection that affects the air passages of the lungs. It causes a high fever, body aches, a cough, and other symptoms. Most children are ill with the flu for less than a week. But some children have a more serious illness and may need to be treated in the hospital. The flu may also lead to lung infection (pneumonia) or death. […] The flu is a respiratory disease, but it can affect the whole body. A child can become suddenly ill with any or all of these symptoms: Fever, which may be as high as 103F (39.4C) to 105F (40.5C), Body aches, which may be severe, Headache, Sore throat, Cough that gets worse, Tiredness, Runny or stuffy nose. […] Most children recover from the flu within a week. But they may still feel very tired for as long as 3 to 4 weeks.

• #13 Seasonal Flu – NYC Health

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

  Flu symptoms usually start to show one to four days after being exposed to the virus. Most people are sick for a few days. […] Typical symptoms include fever, fatigue, chills, headache, body aches, cough, runny or stuffy nose, and sore throat. Intestinal symptoms, such as vomiting or diarrhea, are possible but less common. […] Flu sometimes leads to serious complications, such as pneumonia, hospitalization or death. […] If you have symptoms, get tested for flu and COVID-19 right away so you can start treatment if eligible. […] The flu vaccines are very safe. Side effects are usually mild and may include soreness, redness, and swelling where the shot was given, headache, fever, nausea, muscle aches and fatigue.

• #14

  https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/flu/Pages/the-flu-what-parents-need-to-know.aspx

  Flu symptoms include: A sudden fever (usually above 100.4F or 38C) […] Some children may throw up (vomit) and have loose stools (diarrhea). After the first few days of these symptoms, a sore throat, stuffy nose, and continuing cough become most evident. The flu can last a week or even longer. A child with a common cold usually has only a low-grade fever, a runny nose, and only a small amount of coughing. Children with the flu or adults, for that matter usually feel much sicker, achier and more miserable than those with just a cold. […] It is important for them to be vaccinated and, when possible, avoid other children with the flu or flu-like symptoms. If your child has any of these chronic health conditions and flu-like symptoms along with any difficulty breathing, seek medical attention right away. There can be serious complications, even death, from the flu, but thanks to the flu vaccine these are less common. […] Healthy people, especially children, get over the flu in about a week, without any lingering problems. Talk with your child’s doctor if you suspect a complication like ear pain, pressure in your child’s face and head, or a cough and fever that will not go away.

• #15 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. […] Influenza, also called flu, is an infection of the lungs, nose and throat. The infection is caused by influenza viruses. Most people with the flu get better on their own. But for young children, flu can cause serious illness and complications, such as pneumonia or ear infections. […] 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. […] 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.

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

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

  Flu illness is more dangerous than the common cold for children. Each year, millions of children get sick with seasonal flu; thousands of children are hospitalized, and some children die from flu. […] Complications from flu among children in this age group can include: Pneumonia: an illness where the lungs get infected and inflamed, Dehydration: when a child’s body loses too much water and salts, often because fluid losses are greater than from fluid intake, Worsening of long-term medical problems like heart disease or asthma, Brain dysfunction such as encephalopathy, Sinus problems and ear infections. […] In rare cases, flu complications can lead to death. […] During the 2023-2024 flu season, 70 percent of children 0 to 17 years old hospitalized with flu had at least one underlying health condition, such as asthma, neurologic disease, obesity, or cardiovascular disease.

• #17 Child flu vaccine | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/vaccines/child-flu-vaccine/

  Influenza (flu) is an infectious respiratory virus. Symptoms may include a fever, a cough, a headache, and tiredness. […] Flu can be serious. Even healthy children can become seriously ill from flu. In some cases, flu can lead to complications. These can include bronchitis, pneumonia, painful middle-ear infection, vomiting, diarrhoea. In the worst cases, flu can lead to disability and even death. […] The annual vaccine offers protection against the most common types of flu virus that are around each winter. The flu vaccine should start to protect most children about 10 to 14 days after they receive their vaccination. […] No, the virus in the vaccine has been weakened so it doesnt cause flu. It helps build up immunity to flu. […] Like all medicines, the flu vaccine can cause side effects. Theyre usually mild and short term, and not everyone gets them. Side effects usually go away after a couple of days and you do not need to do anything about them.

• #18 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. […] 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. […] In some children, flu can lead to problems such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). […] 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. […] 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.

• #19 Flu Vaccines for Toddlers (Children Under 2)

  https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/flu-shots-for-children-under-2

  Symptoms are pretty much the same no matter what the flu type. In children, these include: Congestion, Sore throat, Cough, Fever — as high as 103 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit, Chills, Headache, Muscle and body aches, Vomiting and nausea. […] The flu itself isn’t the only problem. If it weakens your child’s immune system, they also could get a bacterial infection on top of it. Young children are at higher risk of problems from the flu, which include: Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Ear infection. […] Vaccines don’t always prevent the flu. Your child could have a strain of the virus that the vaccine doesn’t work against. But even if this happens, the shot should ease their symptoms. […] The vaccine cant give your child the flu. […] More serious side effects are rare, but your child could be allergic to the shot. Signs of allergic reaction to a flu vaccine include: Trouble breathing, Hives, Paleness, Weakness, Fast heartbeat, Dizziness, Vomiting.

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

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

  Flu illness is more dangerous than the common cold for children. Each year, millions of children get sick with seasonal flu; thousands of children are hospitalized, and some children die from flu. […] Complications from flu among children in this age group can include: Pneumonia: an illness where the lungs get infected and inflamed, Dehydration: when a child’s body loses too much water and salts, often because fluid losses are greater than from fluid intake, Worsening of long-term medical problems like heart disease or asthma, Brain dysfunction such as encephalopathy, Sinus problems and ear infections. […] In rare cases, flu complications can lead to death. […] During the 2023-2024 flu season, 70 percent of children 0 to 17 years old hospitalized with flu had at least one underlying health condition, such as asthma, neurologic disease, obesity, or cardiovascular disease.

• #21 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. […] 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. […] In some children, flu can lead to problems such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). […] 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. […] 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.

• #22 Children’s flu vaccine – NHS

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

  The children’s flu vaccine helps protect against flu. […] Flu can be very unpleasant for children and can sometimes cause serious problems, such as pneumonia. […] Each winter in the UK, thousands of children who do not have a health condition need hospital care because of flu. […] The most common side effects of the children’s flu vaccine are mild and get better in 1 to 2 days. […] Side effects of the nasal spray flu vaccine can include a blocked or runny nose, loss of appetite, feeling tired, and a headache. […] Side effects of the flu vaccine injection can include pain or soreness where the injection was given, a slightly raised temperature, and an aching body. […] More serious side effects such as a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) are very rare. […] There’s still a chance your child might get flu after getting vaccinated, but they’re less likely to get seriously ill or need to go to hospital. […] The vaccine usually takes up to 14 days to work. […] Protection from the flu vaccine goes down over time and the types of flu the vaccine protects against are updated each year.

• #23 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. […] 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. […] 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. So it may cause mild cold-like symptoms, such as a runny nose, sore throat, or tiredness. Like the shot, it can sometimes cause a low fever or body aches. But the weakened virus isn’t strong enough to grow in the lungs, so it will not cause serious illness. […] Very rarely, the flu vaccine can cause a serious allergic reaction.

• #24 Understanding Flu in Children

  https://www.flu.com/Articles/2024/Understanding-Flu-in-Children

  Yet getting children a flu shot is the best way to protect them against the flu and its complications, as demonstrated by several studies in recent years. […] A clinical trial published in 2014 showed that children who were fully vaccinated against the flu had a 74% lower risk of being admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit for flu-related illness. […] A 2017 study published by the CDC showed that flu vaccines significantly reduced the risk of flu-related death by 51% in children with high-risk medical conditions and by 65% in healthy children. […] A 2020 study provided evidence that flu vaccination decreased hospitalizations due to the flu by 41% and flu-related visits to emergency departments by 51% in children during the 2018-2019 flu season. […] Another study published by the CDC in 2022 showed that flu vaccination protected children against serious flu illness even when the flu shot they received was not a good match with the flu virus in circulation. The same study provided evidence that flu vaccines were 76% effective at preventing life-threatening flu. […] Because children are considered to be a major source of the spread of influenza, getting them a flu vaccination reduces the chances they will get sick with the flu and therefore less likely to spread it.

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

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

  While relatively rare, some children die from flu each year. […] Importantly, among reported flu-related deaths in children, about 80% occurred in children who were not fully vaccinated. […] 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. […] 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. […] However, getting vaccinated later can still be protective, as long as influenza viruses are spreading even into January or later.

• #26 Children’s flu vaccine – NHS

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

  The children’s flu vaccine helps protect against flu. […] Flu can be very unpleasant for children and can sometimes cause serious problems, such as pneumonia. […] Each winter in the UK, thousands of children who do not have a health condition need hospital care because of flu. […] The most common side effects of the children’s flu vaccine are mild and get better in 1 to 2 days. […] Side effects of the nasal spray flu vaccine can include a blocked or runny nose, loss of appetite, feeling tired, and a headache. […] Side effects of the flu vaccine injection can include pain or soreness where the injection was given, a slightly raised temperature, and an aching body. […] More serious side effects such as a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) are very rare. […] There’s still a chance your child might get flu after getting vaccinated, but they’re less likely to get seriously ill or need to go to hospital. […] The vaccine usually takes up to 14 days to work. […] Protection from the flu vaccine goes down over time and the types of flu the vaccine protects against are updated each year.

• #27 Child flu vaccine | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/vaccines/child-flu-vaccine/

  Influenza (flu) is an infectious respiratory virus. Symptoms may include a fever, a cough, a headache, and tiredness. […] Flu can be serious. Even healthy children can become seriously ill from flu. In some cases, flu can lead to complications. These can include bronchitis, pneumonia, painful middle-ear infection, vomiting, diarrhoea. In the worst cases, flu can lead to disability and even death. […] The annual vaccine offers protection against the most common types of flu virus that are around each winter. The flu vaccine should start to protect most children about 10 to 14 days after they receive their vaccination. […] No, the virus in the vaccine has been weakened so it doesnt cause flu. It helps build up immunity to flu. […] Like all medicines, the flu vaccine can cause side effects. Theyre usually mild and short term, and not everyone gets them. Side effects usually go away after a couple of days and you do not need to do anything about them.

• #28 Flu (influenza) vaccine

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

  The influenza (flu) vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect your child from getting sick with the flu. […] The most common side effects of the flu vaccine are pain and redness at the injection site. […] Two common side effects of the flu vaccine are pain and redness at the injection site. Less commonly, children may get a fever or aches and pains lasting one or two days. […] The flu vaccine cannot give your child the flu. […] The flu vaccine is safe and effective for children and adults. […] The flu vaccine protects against the flu for about 3 to 4 months from vaccination.

• #29 Influenza (flu) vaccine | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

  https://www.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation/vaccines/influenza-flu-vaccine

  Influenza (also called flu) is a very contagious infection of the airways. It affects people of all ages but is especially serious for babies, young children, pregnant women and people with underlying medical conditions. It can require hospitalisation and can cause death. […] Yearly influenza vaccination is recommended for all people aged 6 months and over. […] The influenza vaccines are free under the National Immunisation Program for: […] Children aged 6 months to under 5 years […] Children under nine years getting their influenza vaccination for the first time need two doses of vaccine, given one month apart. […] You may experience minor side effects following vaccination. Most reactions are mild and only last a couple of days and you will recover without any problems. […] Common side effects of influenza vaccines include: […] Talk to your health professional about possible side effects of the influenza vaccines, or if you or your child have side effects that worry you.

• #30 Key Facts About Flu Vaccine

  https://www.michigan.gov/flu/prevent/key-facts

  Children aged 6 months through 8 years of age are recommended to receive 2 doses of flu vaccine, separated by at least 4 weeks, for the 2024-2025 flu season if they have not previously received at least 2 doses of flu vaccine prior to this flu season. […] Children who need 2 doses of influenza vaccine administered at least 4 weeks apart are recommended to receive the first dose as soon as possible after vaccine becomes available.

• #31 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. […] 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. […] Some people have muscle aches and a fever for a day or two after receiving a flu vaccine. This may be a side effect of your body’s production of protective antibodies. […] It takes about two weeks for the flu shot to take full effect. If you’re exposed to the influenza virus shortly before or during that time period, you might catch the flu. […] In some years, the influenza viruses used for the vaccine don’t match the viruses spreading during the flu season. If this occurs, your flu shot will be less effective. But it may still offer some protection. […] Many other illnesses, such as COVID-19, also have flu-like symptoms. So you may think you have the flu when you actually don’t.

• #32 Flu Vaccine Recommendations and Dosages | Journal of Ethics | American Medical Association

  https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/flu-vaccine-recommendations-and-dosages/2003-11

  About 10 to 20 percent of US residents contract the influenza virus each year, resulting in an average of 114,000 hospitalizations and 36,000 deaths annually. The influenza virus causes flu, a serious respiratory disease that may present with symptoms similar to those of the common cold but is caused by a different virus. Common flu symptoms are: Fever, Headaches, Tiredness, Dry cough, Sore throat, Nasal congestion and body aches. […] The vaccine is not always a perfect match for the virus circulating that season, but those who are vaccinated and contract the virus will likely experience milder symptoms.

• #33 Children’s Flu Shot – Bootin and Savrick Pediatric Associates

  https://www.bootinandsavrickpediatrics.com/well-child-visits/flu-shots/

  Flu vaccines are strongly recommended for children because they are among the most vulnerable to flu complications. […] While the vaccines effectiveness varies yearly, it typically ranges from 40% to 60% in preventing flu in vaccinated populations. Even in cases where a vaccinated child contracts the flu, studies show that symptoms tend to be milder than in unvaccinated individuals, lessening the chances of severe complications. […] The flu shot is generally safe, with most children experiencing minimal side effects. Some children may experience mild symptoms, such as a low-grade fever, soreness at the injection site, or fatigue, which typically resolve within a day or two. In rare cases, children may experience more serious side effects like a severe allergic reaction. If your child experiences unusual symptoms following the flu vaccine, contact your healthcare provider for guidance.

• #34 Children’s flu vaccine – NHS

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

  The children’s flu vaccine helps protect against flu. […] Flu can be very unpleasant for children and can sometimes cause serious problems, such as pneumonia. […] Each winter in the UK, thousands of children who do not have a health condition need hospital care because of flu. […] The most common side effects of the children’s flu vaccine are mild and get better in 1 to 2 days. […] Side effects of the nasal spray flu vaccine can include a blocked or runny nose, loss of appetite, feeling tired, and a headache. […] Side effects of the flu vaccine injection can include pain or soreness where the injection was given, a slightly raised temperature, and an aching body. […] More serious side effects such as a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) are very rare. […] There’s still a chance your child might get flu after getting vaccinated, but they’re less likely to get seriously ill or need to go to hospital. […] The vaccine usually takes up to 14 days to work. […] Protection from the flu vaccine goes down over time and the types of flu the vaccine protects against are updated each year.

• #35 Frequently Asked Questions about Flu Vaccines | Baltimore City Health Department

  https://health.baltimorecity.gov/flu/frequently-asked-questions-about-flu-vaccines

  The flu vaccine is safe for most people and is recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older. […] While a flu vaccine cannot give you flu illness, there are different side effects that may be associated with getting a flu shot or a nasal spray flu vaccine. These side effects are mild and short-lasting, especially when compared to symptoms of a bad case of flu. […] Some minor side effects that may occur are: soreness, redness, and/or swelling where the shot was given, headache (low grade), fever, muscle aches, nausea, fatigue. […] In children, side effects from the nasal spray may include: runny nose, wheezing, headache, vomiting, muscle aches, fever (low grade). […] If these problems occur, they begin soon after vaccination and usually are mild and short-lived. […] Some people who get vaccinated may still get sick. However, flu vaccination has been shown in some studies to reduce the severity of illness in people who get vaccinated but still get sick.

• #36 Child flu vaccine | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/vaccines/child-flu-vaccine/

  Common side effects from the nasal (nose) spray vaccine include headache, muscle aches, a blocked or runny nose, reduced appetite, and weakness. […] Less common side effects include a slightly raised temperature (temperature above 38C), shivering, tiredness, or a nosebleed after the nasal spray flu vaccine. […] Common side effects from the injectable vaccine include swelling, redness, tenderness, and a small hard lump at the site where the injection was given.

• #37 Infant and toddler health

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

  Symptoms of the flu and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can be similar. […] 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. […] 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.

• #38 Flu Vaccine Side Effects in Kids

  https://www.parents.com/health/cold-flu/flu/common-side-effects-of-the-flu-shot-in-kids-and-adults/

  The influenza shot can cause mild side effects in children and toddlers, but they shouldn’t deter your family from getting vaccinated. […] Child and toddler flu shot side effects include: soreness, redness, or discomfort in the injection site. This localized reaction is the most common side effect, says Dr. Ahmed. […] These side effects generally last between one and two days. „The most common reactions people have to flu vaccines are considerably less severe than the symptoms caused by actual flu illness,” stresses the CDC. […] Side effects of the nasal spray flu vaccine include: congestion, runny nose, headache, wheezing, vomiting, sore throat, low-grade fever, cough. […] The flu shot may cause minor side effects in toddlers and children, but the benefits of vaccination vastly outweigh the risks.

• #39 Child flu vaccine | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/vaccines/child-flu-vaccine/

  Common side effects from the nasal (nose) spray vaccine include headache, muscle aches, a blocked or runny nose, reduced appetite, and weakness. […] Less common side effects include a slightly raised temperature (temperature above 38C), shivering, tiredness, or a nosebleed after the nasal spray flu vaccine. […] Common side effects from the injectable vaccine include swelling, redness, tenderness, and a small hard lump at the site where the injection was given.

• #40 Infant and toddler health

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

  Symptoms of the flu and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can be similar. […] 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. […] 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.

• #41 Share Good Times Not Flu | Flu Vaccine | What is the nasal spray vaccine?

  https://www.sharegoodtimesnotflu.co.uk/information/flu-vaccine/what-is-flu-vaccine.html

  The nasal spray flu vaccine for children has been generally well tolerated by most children; like many medicines, there may be some side effects. Most commonly, your child may feel weak, have a reduced appetite, and a runny or stuffy nose. These side effects are likely to be mild and short term. […] What this actually means is it doesnt cause flu in children; instead, it helps them produce the antibodies they need to fight the actual flu – they develop their own protection against the flu virus. Next time your child comes into contact with the virus, their immune system is better prepared to fight off the infection this is effective in about 2 weeks after receiving the vaccine. […] If the nasal spray is not suitable for your child, an alternative injectable flu vaccine may be offered.

• #42 Children’s flu vaccine – NHS

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

  The children’s flu vaccine helps protect against flu. […] Flu can be very unpleasant for children and can sometimes cause serious problems, such as pneumonia. […] Each winter in the UK, thousands of children who do not have a health condition need hospital care because of flu. […] The most common side effects of the children’s flu vaccine are mild and get better in 1 to 2 days. […] Side effects of the nasal spray flu vaccine can include a blocked or runny nose, loss of appetite, feeling tired, and a headache. […] Side effects of the flu vaccine injection can include pain or soreness where the injection was given, a slightly raised temperature, and an aching body. […] More serious side effects such as a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) are very rare. […] There’s still a chance your child might get flu after getting vaccinated, but they’re less likely to get seriously ill or need to go to hospital. […] The vaccine usually takes up to 14 days to work. […] Protection from the flu vaccine goes down over time and the types of flu the vaccine protects against are updated each year.

• #43 Children’s flu vaccine

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

  The most common side effects are mild and include muscle aches, tiredness, irritability, reduced appetite, headache, runny or stuffy nose, and pain and swelling where the injection was given. […] Some children get a fever (high temperature) after the vaccine. It is usually mild and goes away on its own. […] Serious side effects such as a severe allergic reaction are rare. […] In very rare cases, Guillain-Barr syndrome (GBS) has been reported. GBS is a condition that affects the nerves in the body. It causes nerve inflammation and can cause pain, numbness, muscle weakness and difficulty walking. You are far more likely to get GBS from having the flu, than from the flu vaccine.

• #44 Flu Shot Side Effects: Common, More Serious, and More

  https://www.healthline.com/health/flu-shot-side-effects

  A fever of 101F (38C) or less is a common side effect of the flu shot. A slight fever is considered a mild side effect. It should go away within a day or two. […] Serious side effects are rare with the flu shot, but they can include: […] A fever greater than 101F (38C) isn’t common. If you’re concerned about a high fever, call your doctor. […] Rarely, the flu vaccine can cause a severe allergic reaction. Severe allergic reactions usually happen within a few hours of receiving the vaccine. Symptoms include: hives, swelling, trouble breathing, fast heart rate, dizziness, weakness. […] In very rare cases, some people who have received the flu vaccine have experienced Guillain-Barr syndrome (GBS). GBS is a neurologic condition that causes weakness and paralysis throughout your body.

• #45 Children’s flu vaccine

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

  The most common side effects are mild and include muscle aches, tiredness, irritability, reduced appetite, headache, runny or stuffy nose, and pain and swelling where the injection was given. […] Some children get a fever (high temperature) after the vaccine. It is usually mild and goes away on its own. […] Serious side effects such as a severe allergic reaction are rare. […] In very rare cases, Guillain-Barr syndrome (GBS) has been reported. GBS is a condition that affects the nerves in the body. It causes nerve inflammation and can cause pain, numbness, muscle weakness and difficulty walking. You are far more likely to get GBS from having the flu, than from the flu vaccine.

• #46 The flu shot and your child | University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital

  https://uihc.org/childrens/health-topics/flu-shot-and-your-child

  The flu shot does not contain any live viruses and cannot cause anyone to get the flu. […] Other symptoms, like fever and achiness, may occur after vaccination and are usually brief side effects of the vaccine. […] The most common side effects are soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given. Less common are cough, fever, aches, and headaches. […] Rarely, more serious adverse effects may occur, including a neurologic condition, Guillain-Barr Syndrome (GBS), or severe allergic reaction, which occurs approximately once every million doses of vaccine given. […] If suspect your child has a serious allergic reaction, such as hives, trouble breathing, fast heart rate, vomiting, or swelling of the face, lips, or throat, call 911. […] When the circulating flu strains are well matched to the strains contained in the vaccine, the risk of flu illness is reduced by 40 to 60 percent. Those who have been vaccinated and still get the flu generally experience symptoms that are less severe than those who do not get vaccinated. […] If your child is sick with flu symptoms, the CDC recommends that you keep them home for at least 24 hours after their fever is gone.

• #47 Children’s flu vaccine – NHS

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

  The children’s flu vaccine helps protect against flu. […] Flu can be very unpleasant for children and can sometimes cause serious problems, such as pneumonia. […] Each winter in the UK, thousands of children who do not have a health condition need hospital care because of flu. […] The most common side effects of the children’s flu vaccine are mild and get better in 1 to 2 days. […] Side effects of the nasal spray flu vaccine can include a blocked or runny nose, loss of appetite, feeling tired, and a headache. […] Side effects of the flu vaccine injection can include pain or soreness where the injection was given, a slightly raised temperature, and an aching body. […] More serious side effects such as a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) are very rare. […] There’s still a chance your child might get flu after getting vaccinated, but they’re less likely to get seriously ill or need to go to hospital. […] The vaccine usually takes up to 14 days to work. […] Protection from the flu vaccine goes down over time and the types of flu the vaccine protects against are updated each year.

• #48 Flu (Influenza) | Boston Children’s Hospital

  https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions/flu

  If your child has the flu, its important to be on the lookout for any complications. Always seek emergency medical care if you notice the following signs in your child: Fast breathing or trouble breathing, Bluish or gray skin color (cyanosis), Not drinking enough fluids, Severe or persistent vomiting, Not waking up or not interacting, Extreme irritability/not wanting to be held, Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough. […] Its important to know that some people may still get the flu even though they got a flu shot. When this occurs, the symptoms are usually milder and may resolve more quickly. In fact, getting a flu shot can lessen the length of the illness and also prevent serious complications from occurring. […] The flu vaccine itself cant cause the flu, but some people may get mild side effects from the shot. This can include fever or soreness at the injection site that goes away quickly. Even if you or your child get side effects from the flu shot, they will be much milder than getting the flu.

• #49 Influenza vaccine – children | Healthify

  https://healthify.nz/medicines-a-z/i/influenza-vaccine-children

  Everyone from 6 months of age is advised to get a flu vaccination EVERY year to protect themselves and to reduce the spread of flu. […] The flu is a viral infection that can be serious and sometimes life-threatening it’s not the same as having a bad cold. Even if your child is fit and healthy, they can catch the flu. The flu vaccine can help stop your child from getting very sick and needing hospital care. […] Giving your child the flu vaccine may not stop them getting the flu, but it should stop them getting very sick and prevent them needing hospital care. It takes up to 2 weeks after getting the flu vaccine for your child to have protection against the flu. […] Most people have no reaction or a mild reaction to a flu vaccination. After the vaccination, your child may have: soreness, redness or swelling where the vaccine was given, fever, aches. These are usually mild and only last 1 or 2 days. […] Vaccination is not 100% effective for all people, so some vaccinated people may still get the flu. If they do, the symptoms are usually milder than they would be if they hadn’t had a flu vaccination.

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

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

  While relatively rare, some children die from flu each year. […] Importantly, among reported flu-related deaths in children, about 80% occurred in children who were not fully vaccinated. […] 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. […] 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. […] However, getting vaccinated later can still be protective, as long as influenza viruses are spreading even into January or later.

• #51 Flu (Influenza) | Boston Children’s Hospital

  https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions/flu

  If your child has the flu, its important to be on the lookout for any complications. Always seek emergency medical care if you notice the following signs in your child: Fast breathing or trouble breathing, Bluish or gray skin color (cyanosis), Not drinking enough fluids, Severe or persistent vomiting, Not waking up or not interacting, Extreme irritability/not wanting to be held, Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough. […] Its important to know that some people may still get the flu even though they got a flu shot. When this occurs, the symptoms are usually milder and may resolve more quickly. In fact, getting a flu shot can lessen the length of the illness and also prevent serious complications from occurring. […] The flu vaccine itself cant cause the flu, but some people may get mild side effects from the shot. This can include fever or soreness at the injection site that goes away quickly. Even if you or your child get side effects from the flu shot, they will be much milder than getting the flu.

• #52 Influenza Type A Symptoms in Children

  https://www.unitypoint.org/news-and-articles/influenza-type-a-symptoms-in-children

  Its usually safe to send kids back to school or daycare once they go 24 hours without a fever, without a fever-reducing medication, like Tylenol or ibuprofen. A fever is defined as 100.4-degree Fahrenheit or higher, Dr. Kaufman says. […] If you identify any of the following flu symptoms, consider a trip to the emergency room. Rapid breathing, Difficulty breathing/increased work to breathe, Child is difficult to wake up, Child is inconsolable, Blue lips or tongue, Significantly fewer wet diapers than normal, No tears when crying, Refusing to drink, Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher in any newborn 28 days or younger.

• #53 Influenza (Flu)

  https://srhealth.org/service/flu/

  When should my child get the Influenza vaccine? Your child (and everyone in your family) should get a flu vaccine every fall, ideally before October. It can take up to two weeks for the flu shot to offer the best protection, so get it as early as possible (but you can still get the shot and be protected anytime the vaccine is being offered.) […] At what age should my child be vaccinated? Babies older than six months can get the flu vaccine. Children younger than eight years may need two doses for the best protection. […] Emergency warning signs for children with the flu: If your child has any of these symptoms, get them medical care immediately. Fast breathing or trouble breathing, Bluish lips or face, Ribs pulling in with each breath, Chest pain, Severe muscle pain (child refuses to walk), Dehydration (no urine for 8 hours, dry mouth, no tears when crying), Not alert or interacting when awake, Seizures, Fever above 104F, Any fever in children younger than 12 weeks, Fever or cough that improved but then returns or worsens, Worsening of chronic medical conditions.

• #54 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. […] Influenza, also called flu, is an infection of the lungs, nose and throat. The infection is caused by influenza viruses. Most people with the flu get better on their own. But for young children, flu can cause serious illness and complications, such as pneumonia or ear infections. […] 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. […] 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.

• #55 Influenza vaccine | Caring for kids

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

  Yes. All children over 6 months old should get a flu shot each year. […] Children under 5 years old are at higher risk of complications from the flu such as high fever, convulsions and pneumonia. […] The influenza vaccine is very safe. It cannot cause the flu. Side effects are usually mild and can include: mild soreness where the needle went into the arm for 1 to 2 days. […] Infants born during flu season to mothers who got a flu shot are usually protected against the flu for a few months. […] Very few children should NOT get a flu shot: Babies under 6 months of age. Although the vaccine is not harmful to babies less than 6 months old, it does not work. […] Children less than 2 years old (vaccine may cause wheezing).

• #56 Contact

  https://www.gov.je/Health/ImmunisationsAndVaccines/Flu/pages/symptoms.aspx

  For children aged 2 years old and onwards the nasal flu vaccine is the most effective against the flu. […] The nasal flu vaccine can’t be given to children under two years. For children aged 6 months up to 2 years there is only the injected flu vaccine available. […] There is no flu vaccine for children under 6 months of age. […] Some of the main symptoms of flu include: a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above, a dry, chesty cough, general aches and pains, a headache, tiredness and weakness. […] Most people will feel better within a week.

• #57 Contact

  https://www.gov.je/Health/ImmunisationsAndVaccines/Flu/pages/symptoms.aspx

  For children aged 2 years old and onwards the nasal flu vaccine is the most effective against the flu. […] The nasal flu vaccine can’t be given to children under two years. For children aged 6 months up to 2 years there is only the injected flu vaccine available. […] There is no flu vaccine for children under 6 months of age. […] Some of the main symptoms of flu include: a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above, a dry, chesty cough, general aches and pains, a headache, tiredness and weakness. […] Most people will feel better within a week.

• #58 Influenza vaccine – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Influenza_vaccine

  Influenza vaccines, colloquially known as flu shots, are vaccines that protect against infection by influenza viruses. The vaccines are generally safe, including for people who have severe egg allergies. A common side effect is soreness near the site of injection. Fever occurs in five to ten percent of children vaccinated, and temporary muscle pains or feelings of tiredness may occur. Influenza vaccines are not recommended in those who have had a severe allergy to previous versions of the vaccine itself. The vaccine comes in inactive and weakened viral forms. The live, weakened vaccine is generally not recommended in pregnant women, children less than two years old, adults older than 50, or people with a weakened immune system. […] Vaccination campaigns usually focus special attention on people who are at high risk of serious complications if they catch the flu, such as pregnant women, children under 5 years, the elderly, and people with chronic illnesses or weakened immune systems, as well as those to whom they are exposed, such as health care workers.

• #59 Flu resources

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

  The flu (influenza) is a very contagious virus. It causes high fever, body aches, cough and other symptoms. Most children who get the flu can recover at home. However, some children, especially those with underlying medical conditions, can get very sick from the flu, develop complications and need to be hospitalized. […] Getting vaccinated is especially important to protect children with chronic health conditions who are at higher risk for serious flu complications. […] 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. […] Even if the vaccine is less effective at preventing one strain of the flu, it can help protect you against another strain and decrease the severity of symptoms and severe complications like pneumonia.

• #60 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. Children younger than 5 years oldespecially those younger than 2and children of any age with certain chronic health conditions, are at higher risk of developing potentially serious flu-related complications. […] Annual flu vaccination offers the best protection against flu and its potentially serious complications in children. […] Children younger than 5 years oldespecially those younger than 2and children of any age with certain chronic health conditions, like asthma and diabetes, are at higher risk of developing potentially serious flucomplications. […] 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.

• #61 Infant and toddler health

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

  Symptoms of the flu and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can be similar. […] 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. […] 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.

• #62 Flu Vaccines for Toddlers (Children Under 2)

  https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/flu-shots-for-children-under-2

  Flu vaccines for children may not be safe for everyone. Your childs doctor may not want to give them a shot if they: Has had severe allergic reactions to past flu vaccines, Has ever had Guillain-Barr syndrome, an immune system disorder, Is currently sick. […] Flu vaccines for children are some of the safest medicines we have. You may not like the idea of your child getting yet another shot, but you have to weigh the very small chance of a side effect with the much more serious risks of actually getting the flu. Its always better to prevent an illness than to treat it.

• #63 Tips for Speaking with Parents about Flu Vaccine – California Vaccines for Children (VFC)

  https://eziz.org/resources/flu-promo-materials/tips-for-speaking-with-parents-about-flu-vaccine/

  Flu vaccines are made with killed or weakened viruses that cannot give you the flu. […] Sometimes the body’s immune response after vaccination can make some people feel a little ill, and that’s normal. For example, some kids may get a slight fever, but that’s their body building antibodies to protect them from flu. […] Flu vaccine takes 2 weeks to work. Your child may have caught flu/a virus before developing immunity. […] Flu vaccines do not prevent 100% of all flu infections; however, if your child catches the flu, it will be much less severe. […] About half of the children who are hospitalized or die from the flu each year are healthy before catching the flu. […] Most flu shot effects are mild, for example pain or redness in the arm. […] Flu viruses are not the same as a cold. When a person catches the flu, they often have a fever and body aches; most also have to miss days of work or school. When complications set in, flu can be life-threatening. While babies, pregnant women, those with certain health conditions, and seniors are at highest risk, even healthy children can die from flu. […] Flu vaccines have been tested and proven to be effective in preventing severe disease.

• #64 I’ve heard that the flu vaccine is unnecessary, or that it can actually cause the flu. Is that true? – Montreal Children’s Hospital

  https://montrealchildrenshospital.ca/health-info/ive-heard-that-the-flu-vaccine-is-unnecessary-or-that-it-can-actually-cause-the-flu-is-that-true/

  Flu shots cant cause the flu, but this is perhaps the most persistent of the myths about the flu vaccine. All influenza vaccines contain a dead virus in order to build up immunity to the illness. While your child may develop flu like symptoms such as a mild fever, or a runny nose, this is normal, and is not a manifestation of the flu. […] In fact, these symptoms are a good sign, because they are indications that the immune system is responding and the body is processing the material found in the vaccine. […] Thus, even though a child may begin to exhibit symptoms of the flu after having been given the vaccine, this does not mean the vaccine was in some way ineffective.

• #65 Flu Vaccine Myths – Pediatric Associates of Richmond

  https://parpeds.com/library/flu-vaccine-myths/

  Flu shots do not have any live influenza virus in them, and therefore cannot give you the flu. The vaccine contains a protein that lives on the surface of the influenza virus. Your immune system makes antibodies to this protein after you get vaccinated. With these antibodies your body is ready to fight the actual virus. Sometimes flu shots cause muscle soreness that can mimic the muscle aches of influenza, or cause a fever. However, the flu shot does not cause the influenza syndrome that includes fever, muscles aches, runny nose, congestion, cough, sore throat, headaches, nausea and/or vomiting. […] Flumist is what is called a live attenuated virus vaccine and is administered by nose spray. This means there is actual influenza virus in the vaccine, but it has been weakened enough to not cause the illness itself. Enough of the virus is present however to create an immune system response. Like the flu shot, Flumist does not cause full influenza syndrome. That said, about 7% of children develop fever in response to Flumist and about one third develop runny nose or congestion.

• #66 Understanding Flu in Children

  https://www.flu.com/Articles/2024/Understanding-Flu-in-Children

  Yet getting children a flu shot is the best way to protect them against the flu and its complications, as demonstrated by several studies in recent years. […] A clinical trial published in 2014 showed that children who were fully vaccinated against the flu had a 74% lower risk of being admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit for flu-related illness. […] A 2017 study published by the CDC showed that flu vaccines significantly reduced the risk of flu-related death by 51% in children with high-risk medical conditions and by 65% in healthy children. […] A 2020 study provided evidence that flu vaccination decreased hospitalizations due to the flu by 41% and flu-related visits to emergency departments by 51% in children during the 2018-2019 flu season. […] Another study published by the CDC in 2022 showed that flu vaccination protected children against serious flu illness even when the flu shot they received was not a good match with the flu virus in circulation. The same study provided evidence that flu vaccines were 76% effective at preventing life-threatening flu. […] Because children are considered to be a major source of the spread of influenza, getting them a flu vaccination reduces the chances they will get sick with the flu and therefore less likely to spread it.

• #67 Flu Vaccine for Babies | Flu Shot for Children

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

  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 in all people, not just children, 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.

• #68 Flu Vaccine for Babies | Flu Shot for Children

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

  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 in all people, not just children, 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.

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

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

  While relatively rare, some children die from flu each year. […] Importantly, among reported flu-related deaths in children, about 80% occurred in children who were not fully vaccinated. […] 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. […] 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. […] However, getting vaccinated later can still be protective, as long as influenza viruses are spreading even into January or later.

• #70 Tips for Speaking with Parents about Flu Vaccine – California Vaccines for Children (VFC)

  https://eziz.org/resources/flu-promo-materials/tips-for-speaking-with-parents-about-flu-vaccine/

  Flu vaccines are made with killed or weakened viruses that cannot give you the flu. […] Sometimes the body’s immune response after vaccination can make some people feel a little ill, and that’s normal. For example, some kids may get a slight fever, but that’s their body building antibodies to protect them from flu. […] Flu vaccine takes 2 weeks to work. Your child may have caught flu/a virus before developing immunity. […] Flu vaccines do not prevent 100% of all flu infections; however, if your child catches the flu, it will be much less severe. […] About half of the children who are hospitalized or die from the flu each year are healthy before catching the flu. […] Most flu shot effects are mild, for example pain or redness in the arm. […] Flu viruses are not the same as a cold. When a person catches the flu, they often have a fever and body aches; most also have to miss days of work or school. When complications set in, flu can be life-threatening. While babies, pregnant women, those with certain health conditions, and seniors are at highest risk, even healthy children can die from flu. […] Flu vaccines have been tested and proven to be effective in preventing severe disease.

• #71 Flu Vaccine Myths – Pediatric Associates of Richmond

  https://parpeds.com/library/flu-vaccine-myths/

  Yes, its true, people may get the flu even if they had the vaccine. However, their course of illness is generally more mild than it would have been had they not had the vaccine. This means fewer complications, hospitalizations, and deaths due to the flu. Getting the flu despite receiving the vaccine doesnt mean the vaccine doesnt work, it just means it doesnt work as well as wed like we can all agree on that. […] While most healthy individuals who get the flu have a self-limited illness from which they recover just fine, that is not always the case. The young (2), the old (65), those with weakened immune systems due to illness or medications, and those with heart or lung conditions are at the highest risk for complications from the flu. However, for the 2018-19 flu season approximately 45% of children hospitalized, and 49% of children who died due to influenza had no underlying medical conditions.

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