Seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccination
Influenza (flu) vaccine is given in the fall, starting in late August, to children 6 months and older. Children who are younger than 9 years old require two doses at a 1 month interval, if this is the first time they have gotten the flu shot.
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There are two types of influenza vaccine:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Shot | Inactivated (killed) vaccine, or the "flu shot" is given by injection into the muscle. |
| Nasal spray | Live, attenuated (weakened) influenza vaccine is sprayed into the nostrils. Also known as FluMist |