Flu is more dangerous than the common cold for children. Each year flu places a large burden on the health and well-being of children and their families. Annual influenza vaccination is the best method for preventing flu and its potentially severe complications in children.
- Children, the Flu, and the Flu Vaccine
- Advice for Caregivers of Young Children
- Children and Flu Antiviral Drugs
- Children with Neurologic Conditions
Additional Resources
Print Resources
- Print Resources for Parents
- Ready Wrigley Prepares for Flu Season Children’s Activity Book [1.60 MB, 20 pages]
Other CDC Resources
- Information for Schools & Childcare Providers
- Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work
- For Parents: Vaccines for Your Children
External Resources
- Are you a flu fighter? English Coloring Book
- Eres un luchador contra la influenza?” Spanish
- Video: Why Flu Vaccination Matters: Personal Stories from Families Affected by Influenza
- The Shot by Shot Project-Gigi’s Story
