Parents on MSN

New study shows the flu vaccine can dramatically reduce kids’ risk of dying from the virus

A new study by the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that the flu vaccine is a powerful tool in reducing influenza-related ...
Hosted on MSN

Study shows kids born in these months may be more likely to get the flu—here's why

Here's a hint: It has to do with when your child gets (or doesn't get) their annual flu shot. Kids with summer birthdays are less likely to get flu shots during their well visits, which can increase ...
USA Today

RFK Jr. says fewer flu shots for kids may be 'better.' What experts say.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made significant changes to the childhood vaccine schedule on Jan. 6 in a move experts warned could result in fewer children receiving a full suite of ...
MedPage Today

Flu Shot Effective at Keeping Kids Out of Hospital

Influenza vaccines were effective in preventing related hospitalizations and outpatient visits among U.S. kids in recent years, but vaccine uptake remained low. Vaccine effectiveness against ...
KTNV Las Vegas

1 in 3 parents don't plan on their kids getting a flu shot this year, poll finds

1 in 3 parents do not plan on having their child get the flu vaccine, according to a new poll. C.S. Mott Children's Hospital conducted the national poll on children's health, and found that flu season ...