Yes | No Thank you! Flu shots are not made for children under the age of 6 months. If you read the vaccine insert and studies regarding the flu shot and kids, you will see that flu shots don't even work for children under the age of 2.es | No Thank you! Flu shots are not made for children under the age of 6 months. If you read the vaccine insert and studies regarding the flu shot and kids, you will see that flu shots don't even work for children under the age of 2.
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Can all children get free influenza vaccine? No. The vaccine is free for all Indigenous children aged over 6 months to under 5 years of age, or all children over 6 months of age who have medical risk factors.All other children need to see a GP who can prescribe and administer the vaccine.o. The vaccine is free for all Indigenous children aged over 6 months to under 5 years of age, or all children over 6 months of age who have medical risk factors. All other children need to see a GP who can prescribe and administer the vaccine.
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Flu/Vaccination/index.aspx
Should my child get a flu shot? All children over 6 months old should get a flu shot each year. The vaccine is especially important for children and teenagers who are at high risk of complications from the flu, including those who: 1  are between 6 months and 5 years of age.f you have children younger than 5 years old or who have health complications, everyone living in the house should get a flu shot. This is especially important if you have children under 6 months old or a member of your household who is pregnant. Pregnant women should be immunized.
http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/influenza_vaccine
A complete list of influenza vaccines that are available for the 2015-2016 season can be found on CDC’s influenza website. Your child’s health care provider will know which vaccines are right for your child. 1  CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a seasonal flu vaccine.2  Keep in mind that vaccination is especially important for certain people who are high risk or who are in close contact with high risk persons. The quadrivalent flu vaccine protects against four flu viruses; two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses. 2  The following quadrivalent flu vaccines are: 3  a standard dose quadrivalent shot. 4  One brand is approved for people 6 months and older while others are approved for those 3 years and older.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/children.htm
Some children 6 months through 8 years of age require two doses of influenza vaccine. Children in this age group who are getting vaccinated for the first time, as well as some who have been vaccinated previously, will need two doses. The quadrivalent flu vaccine protects against four flu viruses; two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses. 2  The following quadrivalent flu vaccines are: 3  a standard dose quadrivalent shot. 4  One brand is approved for people 6 months and older while others are approved for those 3 years and older.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/children.htm
1 CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a seasonal flu vaccine. 2  Keep in mind that vaccination is especially important for certain people who are high risk or who are in close contact with high risk persons. The quadrivalent flu vaccine protects against four flu viruses; two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses. 2  The following quadrivalent flu vaccines are: 3  a standard dose quadrivalent shot. 4  One brand is approved for people 6 months and older while others are approved for those 3 years and older.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/children.htm
In rare cases, flu complications can lead to death. To help prevent getting the flu, CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a yearly flu vaccine. Getting a yearly vaccine is especially important for young children because they are at increased risk of getting severe illness from flu. A flu vaccine is the best way to protect against the flu. 2  If the child you care for is 6 months or older, they should get a flu vaccine each year. 3  Infants younger than 6 months are at high risk for serious flu-related complications, but cannot get a vaccine.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/infantcare.htm
1 The quadrivalent flu vaccine protects against four flu viruses; two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses. 2  The following quadrivalent flu vaccines are: 3  a standard dose quadrivalent shot. 4  One brand is approved for people 6 months and older while others are approved for those 3 years and older. The quadrivalent flu vaccine protects against four flu viruses; two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses. 2  The following quadrivalent flu vaccines are: 3  a standard dose quadrivalent shot. 4  One brand is approved for people 6 months and older while others are approved for those 3 years and older.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/children.htm
Yes. Children younger than 6 months of age should not get influenza vaccine, because they cannot develop an adequate immune response. To protect these young infants from influenza, also called flu, it is important that people in close contact with them are immunized to avoid passing on influenza.es. Children younger than 6 months of age should not get influenza vaccine, because they cannot develop an adequate immune response. To protect these young infants from influenza, also called flu, it is important that people in close contact with them are immunized to avoid passing on influenza.
http://www.nfid.org/about-vaccines/safety/influenza-vaccine-safety.html
Because children younger than 6 months cannot get a vaccine, safeguarding them from influenza is especially important. This fact sheet provides advice to help caregivers (for example, parents, teachers, babysitters, nannies) protect young children from the flu. A flu vaccine is the best way to protect against the flu. 2  If the child you care for is 6 months or older, they should get a flu vaccine each year. 3  Infants younger than 6 months are at high risk for serious flu-related complications, but cannot get a vaccine.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/infantcare.htm
can a child get a flu vaccine under 6 months
No, a child under 6 months can't be given a flu vaccine. No, a child can not get a flu vaccine under 6 months.