Male: Unsurprisingly, your kid does not want to get a flu shot, but does she need one?
Female: If you have a child between the ages of six months and five years, the recommendation is yes. Now, the 100 million doses of the flu vaccine manufactured annually ensure that there are sufficient vaccine for every child under five.
Why does it matter? Some children who get the influenza virus can experience severe illness or in the case of 36,000 annually, death! If your child is not thrilled about a yearly shot, another option called FluMist is available to vaccinate her against the flu. FluMist is a nasal vaccine which is currently improved for use in healthy people ages two to 49.
Whether it is the Mist or the shot, however, if your children are younger than five, it is recommended that you get them vaccinated preferably before December. After all, you will both breathe easier as a result.
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