HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Some children may need two doses of a flu shot, including children 6 months through 8 years old who get a flu shot for the first time. The first dose should be given as soon as the vaccine is available. The second dose should be given at least four weeks after the first. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently shared this recommendation as the best way to keep children safe this flu season.
Fostering a safe and healthy learning environment for our children
As parents, we know the start of a new school year can be stressful. The good news is we can confidently embrace the changing season, knowing that our children are up to date on their vaccinations. By ensuring our children have a flu shot, we reduce their risk of getting sick, being hospitalized or dying from flu. A flu shot can tame the worst flu symptoms and keep your child from missing school or childcare because of flu and prevent parents from missing work. Let's fight flu together so kids can maximize their educational experience. Vaccination and preventive actions can help stop the spread of respiratory illnesses.
children, and a flu shot has been shown to protect against flu and its potentially serious outcomes.
Most children will need only one dose of a flu shot every year. September and October are the ideal times to get a flu shot. However, if your child is seeing their doctor in August (for example, for a back-to-school visit), they can get vaccinated then if they might not return for a flu shot later in the fall. It's better to get a flu shot early rather than miss getting vaccinated. Getting a flu shot later can still be beneficial even into January or later.
" Some children may need two doses of a flu shot, including children 6 months through 8 years old who get a flu shot for the first time."