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Ask the Pediatrician: Flu Roundup

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Where can parents find answers about the flu?

Answer

Pediatricians from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have answers to your most pressing questions about influenza. Learn how the flu shot works for kids, when flu season begins, how to avoid the flu and where to get flu shots for your family.


Can my child get a COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine at the same visit?
By: Sean O'Leary, MD, MPH, FAAP

Is it safe for a baby to get the flu vaccine in March and April, and then get the next season's flu vaccine in September?
By: AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases


Do college students and teens need a flu shot?
By: Flor Muñoz, MD, MSc, FAAP


Is it safe to get a flu shot if I am pregnant?
By: Datta Munshi MD, FAAP



Why should my son get the flu shot at the pediatrician's office vs. a retail-based pharmacy?
By: Geoffrey Simon, MD, FAAP

Read more Ask the Pediatrician articles with real questions and answers you can trust from Dr. Jennifer Shu and her team of pediatricians and pediatric specialists.

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Last Updated
3/8/2022
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American Academy of Pediatrics (Copyright © 2022)
The information contained on this Web site should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.
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