Immunization chart for kids has new flu policy
The AAFP has released its July - December 2004 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule. Because of the risk of influenza complications in young children, the schedule was updated to recommend influenza immunization for children 6 months to 23 months old, as well as for their household contacts. The vaccine is not recommended for infants younger than 6 months.
To view the new immunization schedule, go to http://www.aafp.org/x7666.xml. To read a news release about the strengthened influenza vaccine recommendation, go to http://www.aafp.org/x27263.xml.
The recommendation comes from the AAFP, American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
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