Do Children Need Flu and COVID Vaccines This Fall?

As the fall respiratory season approaches, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has made changes to COVID-19 vaccination recommendations, advising parents of healthy children aged 6 months to 17 years to consult healthcare providers, while the AAP strongly recommends the vaccine for children aged 6 months to 2 years. In contrast, flu shot guidelines remain consistent, recommending vaccination for all children 6 months and older to prevent severe illness and hospitalizations.

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