The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is warning parents of a delay this year in getting flu shots for children six months through three years because of a shipment delay by the manufacturer. The AAP says plenty of vaccine will be available, but pediatricians will receive most of their supply in November and December.
As I mentioned previously, flu shots are now recommended for most children six months to five years, along with their caregivers. (Discuss this with your own healthcare professional, of course.) The AAP is now encouraging parents to bring young children back for vaccinations later in the year. “The flu season does not usually peak until late December through March,” they say, “so children will still benefit greatly from receiving the vaccine into December, January and beyond.”