Influenza (flu) is an infectious disease that spreads thru the United States from about October to May every year. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends all children older than 6 months old receive a flu vaccine every year. A new flu vaccine is released usually in early fall.
For children less than 9 years old who have not had the flu vaccine before, it is recommended that they receive 2 flu vaccines one month apart
Children older than 9 years old and children who have received a flu vaccine in the past only require one flu shot a season.
for more information please click on the Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet