“At what age can children receive the flu vaccine?”
I have a 3-year-old daughter. How old does a child have to be to get the flu vaccine?
5 Answers
Dr. Bin S. Sung
Pediatrician
Any child older than 6 months is eligible for a Flu vaccine. If it's the first time for her to get a flu vaccine, she will need 2 doses with 1 month apart.
Children can be given flu vaccine as early as 6 months of age. Your 3 year old can get one safely.
Six months.
Thank you,
Ben Piantedosi,MD
Thank you,
Ben Piantedosi,MD
6 months and up! Will need 2 doses (at least 4 weeks apart) during the first season.
Fact sheet on flu vaccine:
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/diseases/child/flu.html
Fact sheet on flu vaccine:
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/diseases/child/flu.html
After 6 months of age. It is recommended for all children not just the sick
