Open AccessPrevention of Influenza: Recommendations for Influenza Immunization of Children, 2006–2007
Author(s) -
Joseph A. Bocchini,
Robert S. Baltimore,
Henry H. Bernstein,
John S. Bradley,
Michael T. Brady,
Penelope Dennehy,
Margaret C. Fisher,
Robert W. Frenck,
David W. Kimberlin,
Sarah S. Long,
Julia A. McMillan,
Lorry G. Rubin
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
pediatrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.611
H-Index - 345
eISSN - 1098-4275
pISSN - 0031-4005
DOI - 10.1542/peds.2007-0164
Subject(s) - medicine , immunization , influenza vaccine , pediatrics , influenza season , pediatric infectious disease , family medicine , live attenuated influenza vaccine , environmental health , vaccination , immunology , antigen
The purpose of this statement is to update recommendations for routine use of influenza vaccine in children for the 2006-2007 influenza season. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends annual influenza immunization for (1) children with high-risk conditions who are 6 months and older; (2) healthy children 6 through 59 months of age; (3) household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children with high-risk conditions and all healthy children younger than 5 years; and (4) health care professionals. Other children, adolescents, and adults can be immunized to decrease the impact of influenza as indicated in the Red Book: 2006 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases.
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