Flu Information for Parents with Young Children
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.
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Factsheet
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 [8.3 MB, 14 pages]
- “Eres un luchador contra la influenza?” Spanish [4 MB, 14 pages]
- Video: Why Flu Vaccination Matters: Personal Stories from Families Affected by Influenza
- The Shot by Shot Project-Gigi’s Story
- Page last reviewed: October 24, 2018
- Page last updated: October 24, 2018
- Content source:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)
- Page maintained by: Office of the Associate Director for Communication, Digital Media Branch, Division of Public Affairs