AAP Urges All Kids to Get Flu Shot | Chicago News

Pediatricians are urgently urging every child six months and older to get their flu shot this year — even before the CDC’s official guidance — citing a tragic 200 child deaths from flu last season and a shocking vaccination rate under 50%. With the vaccine cutting flu-related deaths in kids by 80% and preventing thousands of hospitalizations, AAP says act fast: get it by October. Plus, moms-to-be and breastfeeding moms should get vaccinated too — it’s the best way to shield your little ones. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d258aae96088386e