Review everything you need to know about flu shots, including who should get them, possible side effects, where to find flu shots, and when your kids should get their flu shots to protect them from the flu each year.
FluMist isn't for every child, but it is a good option to consider in getting your child vaccinated against the flu if he is older than age 2 and doesn't have any health problems. Learn about the differences between FluMist and flu shots to help you figure out which one to get your child this year.
Review the new CDC guidelines of who is considered high risk or in a priority group and should get a flu shot this year, even with the flu shot shortages.
Some sources where you might be able to find a flu shot for your family in this time of flu vaccine shortages.
With the shortages of flu shots in the last few years, these tips can help you find an alternative to the flu shot and maybe still not get sick.
I know that flu season is coming. Do my kids needs a flu shot?
Review some of the common symptoms of flu shot reactions and side effects, including fever, muscle aches, and malaise or simply not feeling good.
Parents are often confused about whether or not their kids need a flu shot each year, especially with all of the different rules we have had in recent years because of the flu shot shortages. Take our flu shot screening quiz to see if your child needs a flu shot this year.
Are you ready for this year's flu season? Take our Flu and Flu Shot Quiz to see if you know everything you should to keep your family safe from the flu.
A flu shot can help prevent your children from getting influenza, and is especially recommended if they have a chronic medical problem, such as asthma or diabetes, or are around someone else that is high risk.
Questions & Answers about FluMist, the nasal-spray flu vaccine, which is a live attenuated influenza vaccine.
Learn whether or not it is too late to get a flu shot.
Learn more about the bird flu or H5N1 strain of avian influenza and whether or not your child will be protected from it by getting a flu shot.
Review whether a healthy 11 month old should get a flu shot, even if she stays home, isn't in daycare, and has no chronic medical problems.
FluMist, a nasal spray flu vaccine, is an alternative to flu shots in healthy people who want to avoid getting sick with influenza but don't want a shot.
Did your kids get a flu vaccine last year?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced the designation of the week after Thanksgiving as National Influenza Vaccination Week.
IVATS is the acronym for the Influenza Vaccine Availability Tracking System. IVATS was developed to address the difficulty healthcare providers may experience when trying to determine which distributors have influenza vaccine for sale.
The American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement with the latest recommendations for influenza immunization for children.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention influenza or flu vaccine homepage, with frequently asked questions, 2005-06 vaccine recommendations, and information on flu vaccine supply, ordering, and distribution.
Review Dr. Iannelli's article to learn if you should get a flu shot while pregnant to protect yourself and your baby.
Flu (Influenza) Vaccine information from the FDA, including information about different brands of flu shots, including Flarix, Fluvirn, Fluzone, and FluMist.
