American Academy of Pediatrics issues recommendations for 2014-15 influenza vaccines

NEW YORK — The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends annual seasonal influenza immunization for all people ages6 months and older.



Among the highlights:

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  The influenza vaccine composition for the 2014–15 season is unchanged from the 2013–14 season.


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  The dosing algorithm for administration of influenza vaccine to children ages 6 months through 8 years reflects that virus strains in the vaccine have not changed from last season.

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