CDC’s Advisory Committee Recommends Influenza Vaccination For Children 6 Months Through 18 Years Of Age

A panel of immunization experts voted to expand the recommended ages for annual influenza vaccination of children to include all children from 6 months through 18 years of age. The previous recommendation was for vaccination of children from 6 months to 59 months of age. The expanded recommendation is to take effect as soon as feasible, but no later than the 2009 - 2010 influenza season.

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Filed under: Immune System / Vaccines on March 3rd, 2008