Flu Vaccine Recommended for Infants [baby]

Flu Vaccine Recommended for Infants

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May 8, 2002 -- Starting with this fall's flu season, experts are now recommending that even healthy babies be given the flu vaccine to prevent potential complications.

The new recommendation comes from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), in conjunction with the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. It's a departure from previous guidelines that only recommended the flu vaccine for young children who are at risk for complications caused by the flu, such as children with lung disorders.

The AAP says the change is due to recent studies that show that children in the 6- to 23-month age groups are at a substantially higher risk for influenza-related hospitalizations.

A formal, full recommendation from the AAP to vaccinate children aged 6 to 23 months each year with the flu vaccine is expected to be announced in the next one to three years.

Although adults normally receive the flu vaccine through a shot, experts say a new intra-nasal vaccine may be approved in time for the 2002-2003 flu season, which would make it easier and less painful to vaccinate infants.

The CDC estimates that more than 114,000 people are hospitalized each year due to flu-related problems.

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