Flu Information for Parents with Young Children
Flu is more dangerous than the common cold for children. Each year flu places a large burden on the health and well-being of children and their families. Annual influenza vaccination is the best method for preventing flu and its potentially severe complications in children.
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Everyone 6 months of age and older needs a flu vaccine.
Page last reviewed: September 14, 2021