By IDSE News Staff
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) renewed its recommendation that all children who are 6 months of age and older receive a flu vaccine this fall to prevent severe illness. Children who are younger than 5 years, especially those younger than 2 years, and children with certain underlying medical conditions are particularly vulnerable.
“As we saw during the 2022-23 flu season, influenza can cause serious illness in children,” said Kristina Bryant, MD, FAAP, who