Protecting Against Influenza (Flu): Advice for Caregivers of Children Less Than 6 Months Old
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Protecting Against Influenza (Flu): Advice for Caregivers of Children Less Than 6 Months Old
Description
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
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Developer:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Funding Sources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
History
Release Date: 2005
Review Date: 2006
Recent Summary: March 2008
Original Summary: November 2005
Last Updated: 04/11/08
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