Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine Recommended for Young Children

A panel of immunization experts has voted to expand the recommendation for the nasal spray flu vaccine to include healthy children from 2 to 5 years of age who are healthy and don’t have a history of asthma or wheezing. (The advisory Committee on Immunization Practices that made the recommendation advises the CDC on vaccine issues.)

The vaccine had previously been limited to healthy children aged 5 and older and healthy adults up to age 50.

The CDC recommends all children age 6 months to 59 months be vaccinated against the flu.

Go to the CDC website to learn more about the nasal spray.