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What to know
Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory disease caused by influenza viruses. Flu can be 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 flu vaccination offers the best protection against flu and its potentially serious complications in children. Parents can help children fight flu by getting themselves and their children vaccinated against flu each year.
Overview
Children younger than 5 years old—especially those younger than 2—and children of any age with certain chronic health conditions, like asthma and diabetes, are at higher risk of developing potentially serious flu complications. Because these groups of children are at higher risk, it is especially important that they get a seasonal flu vaccine to help prevent flu, and to reduce their risk of being hospitalized or dying from flu if they do get sick.
Keep ReadingSigns and Symptoms of Flu
While not at higher risk, 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. It's important to vaccinate everyone 6 months and older against flu each year to help protect those most at risk.
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Print Resources
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Flu: A Guide for Parents (Spanish)
Ready Wrigley Prepares for Flu Season
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CDC Resources
This toolkit offers posters designed to help partners communicate the importance of vaccination.
Everything you need to know about the flu illness, including symptoms, treatment and prevention.
Parents: Help tame flu's more serious symptoms if your child gets sick.
Information for Schools & Childcare Providers
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External Resources
Toolkit: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Seasonal Flu Vaccines Material
Why Flu Vaccination Matters: Personal Stories from Families Affected by Influenza
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