Flu vaccination for children
Specialist for pediatrics & adolescent medicine
The Flu vaccination protects your child from the influenza virus and significantly reduces the risk of serious illness. At the same time, it prevents the virus from spreading in the family, protecting babies, grandparents, pregnant women and people with weaker immune systems in particular.
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The Influenza vaccination is tried and tested, causes only mild reactions, cannot cause influenza and should be boostered annually.
Why the flu vaccination is important for children aged 6 months and over
The real flu (influenza) is much more than just a common cold. It usually starts suddenly, with a high temperature, severe aching limbs and a pronounced feeling of illness. Above all Infants and toddlers can become seriously ill because their immune system is not yet able to fight off infections sufficiently.
The annual flu vaccination is therefore the most effective and safest protection for children - and at the same time an important contribution to protecting the whole family.
1. children are particularly at risk
The immune system is not yet fully mature.
This increases the risk of febrile convulsions, breathing problems and pneumonia.
Young children often catch the disease at nursery, daycare or school.
2. the vaccination provides reliable protection
Vaccination against influenza prevents severe courses of the disease in children.
Children fall ill less frequently and the symptoms are milder if they have been vaccinated.
A flu infection leads to fewer complications and fewer hospitalizations in vaccinated children.
3. protection for the family
Children vaccinated against the flu are also protected:
Babies under 6 months
Grandparents
Pregnant women
Chronically ill people in the household
4. safe and well tolerated
A proven vaccine against influenza is used for the childhood vaccination.
Mild, harmless vaccination reactions are possible. However, severe side effects are uncommon.
The vaccination cannot cause influenza.
An annual booster is necessary for lasting protection against the flu.
A small prick - great protection
The flu vaccination is a simple, safe and effective way to protect your child and those around them. Further information about the real flu (influenza) and possible Vaccinations for your child can be obtained directly from us at the Glückskind ordination.
Talk to us - we will be happy to advise you!
You can also find further information on vaccination in our detailed technical article on the Influenza vaccination for children.
Written by pediatrician Dr. Lisa Roberts
Kandlgasse 18/10, 1070 Vienna