5 Reasons Your Child Should Get a Flu Shot

Credit:  US CDC

1.     A flu shot is recommended for all children over 6 months by the American Academy of Pediatrics.  

2.     Children are at a greater risk for getting the flu because their immune systems are still developing.

3.    Flu can cause serious complications in children with weakened immune systems or chronic medical conditions.

4.     Over 100 US children died from the flu last flu season.

5.     The risks of a bad reaction from the flu shot 
are very low.

Be sure to check with your child's doctor before getting the flu shot.

For more information about the flu and the flu vaccination see the CDC's website.

THIS INFORMATION IS NOT INTENDED AS MEDICAL ADVICE.  ANY CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT A CHILD'S VACCINATION OR HEALTH SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL.

©Mary M Conneely T/A Advocacy in Action