American Academy of Pediatrics Flu Vaccine Recommendations

October 22nd, 2015

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What’s the latest with the flu?

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) addresses the topic in its policy, “Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2015-16.” The policy offers updated recommendations for routine use of the seasonal flu vaccine and antiviral medications for the prevention and treatment of influenza in children.

More information is available in this memo from the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP).