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From CNN: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says too few Americans are getting flu shots each winter. The CDC wants to get 30 million more school-age children vaccinated.
The head of the agency says virtually every child from six months to 18 years old should be vaccinated unless they have a serious egg allergy. The new recommendations were announced during a news conference today in Washington.
The agency says there is an ample supply, up to 146-million doses, more than ever before. Doctor Julie Gerberding says 261-million Americans qualify to get the shots. However, last year only 113-million of the 140-million doses produced were used.
Are you or your kids getting the flu shot?
-NewsAnchorMomJen
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4 comments:
In addition to the injectable TIV flu vaccine, the LAIV nasal spray vaccine is also available for those healthy children & adults age 2 to 49.
As hesitant as I am about vaccinations, I do get my son a flu vaccine. I, however, request a preservative free flu shot for my son. It does contain trace amounts of thermisol, but less than a regular flu vaccine.
I also get a flu shot at work (it's free). My doctor (and after doing additional research) tells me it is safe while nursing. Yes, I looked it up myself, because I have found that not all doctors are educated when it comes to nursing and what one should/shouldn't do.
I plan on getting a flu shot this year. I haven't decided about the kids yet. My daughter is afraid of shots, so I'll have to check into the nasal spray, if our insurance covers it. Let's hope so! A flu-free year would be great!
I always get one. This year I think I get one for free since I'm working at the hospital. Yay. My kids get them every year, but this year I told my 5-yr-old he didn't have to have one; he had such an extreme reaction to his last shots...emotionally and physically. It was quite the drama. Now that I know he can get the nasal spray vaccine though, I may rethink that.
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