This fact sheet provides recommendations for protecting children under 6 months against the flu.

This tool addresses the following topics:

• Background
• Children at 6 months are at higher risk
• Advice for caregivers of children less than 2 years old
  • Take time to get a vaccine
  • Take everyday preventive steps
  • Take antiviral drugs if your doctor says you need them
• Advice for caregivers who get the flu
  • Remember how the flu spreads
  • Follow these steps
  • Be watchful