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Review
. 2018 Mar;32(1):75-89.
doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2017.11.005.

Updates on Influenza Vaccination in Children

Angela J P Campbell  1 , Lisa A Grohskopf  2
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Review

Updates on Influenza Vaccination in Children

Angela J P Campbell et al. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2018 Mar.

Abstract

Influenza vaccination is recommended for all children 6 months of age and older who do not have contraindications. This article provides an overview of information concerning burden of influenza among children in the United States; US-licensed influenza vaccines; vaccine immunogenicity, effectiveness, and safety; and recent updates relevant to use of these vaccines in pediatric populations. Influenza antiviral medications are discussed. Details concerning vaccine-related topics may be found in the current US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations for use of influenza vaccines (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/vacc-specific/flu.html). Additional information on influenza antivirals is located at https://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/antivirals/index.htm.

Keywords: Antiviral; Immunogenicity; Influenza vaccination; Safety; Vaccine effectiveness.

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