Childhood Influenza Vaccine Recommendations, Flu Prevention for Children, Pediatric Seasonal Flu Risk, Child Flu Resource for Families and Caregivers
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Who Should be Vaccinated?
Health officials and doctors recommend influenza immunization for nearly all Americans to protect them and those around them. Find out where you can get your children and family vaccinated against influenza by clicking here.
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- All children 6 months through 18 years of age
One vaccination a year is all that is needed to protect against influenza, except for children younger than 9 years of age, who need two doses at least one month apart the first year they are being vaccinated.
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- All persons who want to reduce the risk of becoming ill with influenza or of transmitting influenza to others
- Everyone 50 years of age and older
- Pregnant women
- People who live with, care for or come into close contact with persons at risk, including children younger than six months of age and individuals with chronic medical conditions or compromised immunity
- Anyone with certain chronic medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma, heart disease, compromised immune system)
- Health care professionals
- Residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities
For more information on how adults can protect themselves against influenza, visit AdultVaccination.org.
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Should you be vaccinated? Get a personalized report.
Health experts recommend that many individuals, including children, get an influenza vaccination every year. Find out if you should be vaccinated by clicking here.
CIIC is made possible by an unrestricted educational grant to NFID from sanofi pasteur.
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