By LAWRENCE K. ALTMAN
Published: February 28, 2008
All children ages 6 months to 18 years in this country should receive an influenza shot every year, a federal advisory panel said on Wednesday.
The recommendation expands by about 30 million the number of children who should get annual flu shots. Current pediatric recommendations call for influenza vaccinations for children ages 6 months to about 5 years.
In expanding the new upper age limit to 18 years, the aim is to reduce both the time ... Read More
By LAWRENCE K. ALTMAN
Published: February 28, 2008
All children ages 6 months to 18 years in this country should receive an influenza shot every year, a federal advisory panel said on Wednesday.
The recommendation expands by about 30 million the number of children who should get annual flu shots. Current pediatric recommendations call for influenza vaccinations for children ages 6 months to about 5 years.
In expanding the new upper age limit to 18 years, the aim is to reduce both the time ... Read More
