{"id":513276,"date":"2024-10-14T10:23:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T14:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/?p=513276"},"modified":"2024-10-14T10:23:03","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T14:23:03","slug":"flu-shots-101-why-its-important-for-kids-to-get-vaccinated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/wellness\/2024\/10\/14\/flu-shots-101-why-its-important-for-kids-to-get-vaccinated\/","title":{"rendered":"Flu Shots 101: Why It\u2019s Important for Kids to Get Vaccinated"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Flu season is now underway, and the best way to take care of your health and your children\u2019s is to get vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19. To help parents understand the importance of keeping their child up to date with their seasonal vaccines, <a href=\"https:\/\/appointments.childrensnational.org\/provider\/kathleen-marie-kadow\/2360070#profile-expertise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Kathleen M. Kadow,<\/a> a pediatrician at Children\u2019s National Pediatricians &amp; Associates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrensnational.org\/get-care\/locations\/silver-spring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver Spring<\/a>, addresses some common questions to ease parental concerns.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-does-my-child-need-a-flu-shot-and-other-vaccinations\">Why does my child need a flu shot and other vaccinations?\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The flu is more than just a common cold for children; it\u2019s highly contagious and can lead to pneumonia and dehydration. More commonly, getting the flu shot decreases doctors\u2019 visits, missed school days, and hospitalization. Flu and COVID-19 symptoms are <a href=\"https:\/\/riseandshine.childrensnational.org\/covid-19-vs-rsv-vs-flu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">similar<\/a>, and the combination of the two can cause life-threatening complications. It is important to remember that children can receive both flu and COVID-19 vaccines to prevent illness.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-time-of-year-should-my-child-get-their-flu-shot\">What time of year should my child get their flu shot?\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flu season occurs from October to May of each year. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/vaccines\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a> and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that children over the age of 6 months should be vaccinated against influenza every year. It is best to vaccinate yourself and your child by October 31.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your children are between 6 months and 8 years old and have never received a two-dose series of the flu vaccine, they should get their first dose as soon as the vaccine is available. They will need a second dose at least four weeks later for the vaccine to be effective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-will-a-flu-shot-prevent-my-child-from-getting-the-flu\">Will a flu shot prevent my child from getting the flu?\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the vaccine is created, scientists predict which flu strains will be prevalent the following year. Although these predictions provide significant protection from the flu, there is still a chance that your child may contract a strain not in the vaccine. The good news is that if your child receives a flu vaccine and ends up with a flu illness, it will be less severe, and the likelihood of hospitalization or complications will be significantly diminished.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-my-child-get-their-flu-shot-and-covid-19-shot-at-the-same-time\">Can my child get their flu shot and COVID-19 shot at the same time?\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! If your child is eligible to receive the vaccinations, it is safe for them to be administered within the same appointment. This year, the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/vaccines\/stay-up-to-date.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024\u20132025 COVID-19<\/a> vaccine is also available for anyone over 6 months.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-advice-do-you-have-for-a-parent-with-vaccine-hesitancy\">What advice do you have for a parent with vaccine hesitancy?\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please discuss the issue with your primary care pediatrician. Pediatricians are specially trained to discuss vaccines at every visit and welcome any parental concerns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flu vaccine contains proteins of the flu virus or the inactive version of the virus. This means that you and your child will not contract the flu or test positive for COVID-19 from the vaccine. It is important to keep your child safe from these illnesses, especially with school in session and the holiday season approaching. Vaccinating yourself and your child can prevent life-threatening infections, keep your child in school and help to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Feature image, stock.adobe.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>For more stories like this,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">subscribe<\/a>\u00a0to Northern Virginia Magazine\u2019s Wellness newsletter.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A Children\u2019s National pediatrician answers questions parents often have about the flu and vaccinations. 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