Does Your Child Need a Flu Shot?

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Does Your Child Need a Flu Shot?
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• There are a lot of people asking if their
  children are generally healthy, do they really
  need a flu shot and the short answer is yes, they
  do! Not having your child vaccinated could
  potentially place them in real danger.
• It is estimated that over 20,000 children under
  the age of five years are hospitalized each flu
  season.
• This is because children are at a greater risk of
  catching the flu and having complications than
  any other group.

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• This is especially so in school or childcare
  where a flu shot is very important to protect
  your child and any other children they come into
  contact with.
• Children between 6 months and 18 years should be
  vaccinated each year.
• Parents and all the people who have close contact
  with children should also be vaccinated,
  including all child workers school teachers and
  those in the public service. This is especially
  important for people who care for children under
  6 months old.

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• Children between 6 months and 9 years old who are
  having a flu shot for the first time will need to
  have two doses, one month apart. The first of the
  doses introduces the virus into the childs
  system and the second dose gives them the
  immunity they need.

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Kids that are at the greatest risk and need to be
vaccinated include any children with the
following chronic health conditions

• Asthma or any other type of lung or allergic
  conditions
• Any condition that affects their breathing
• Those with a weakened immune system
• Those with a kidney problem or disease
• Those suffering from high blood pressure or Heart
  Disease
• HIV/AIDS
• Any diabetic condition
• Any long term medications like aspirin

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• Unborn and pregnant women are also considered to
  have a high risk of developing severe
  complications so are advised to have an early
  vaccination and those women who are likely to
  become pregnant during the flu season are also
  advised to become covered by having a flu shot.

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• Once your child is vaccinated, it will take 2
  weeks before they are fully protected from
  influenza so consult your childs doctor if you
  suspect there are any complications such as your
  child not feeling well or if they have an egg
  allergy or any other condition that you think may
  affect them.

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If you do not have your child vaccinated

• Your children aged between 2 to 5 years old are
  more likely to need urgent medical attention from
  a doctor or emergency room.
• Children are by far the biggest spreaders of
  influenza. This is because often they forget to
  practice good hand hygiene and are usually
  exposed to a lot of other people. Children are
  more susceptible to the flu virus than adults and
  share it more readily.

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