Title

Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2019-2020.

Year of Publication

2019

Date Published

2019 Sep 02

ISSN Number

1098-4275

Abstract

<p>This statement updates the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics for the routine use of influenza vaccines and antiviral medications in the prevention and treatment of influenza in children during the 2019-2020 season. The American Academy of Pediatrics continues to recommend routine influenza immunization of all children without medical contraindications, starting at 6 months of age. Any licensed, recommended, age-appropriate vaccine available can be administered, without preference of one product or formulation over another. Antiviral treatment of influenza with any licensed, recommended, age-appropriate influenza antiviral medication continues to be recommended for children with suspected or confirmed influenza, particularly those who are hospitalized, have severe or progressive disease, or have underlying conditions that increase their risk of complications of influenza.</p>

DOI

10.1542/peds.2019-2478

Alternate Title

Pediatrics

PMID

31477606

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