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The answer is: Yes…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the flu vaccine for kids who has more risk on complications from influenza, such as:

• Kids between the ages of 6 months and 59 months
• Kids who have a chronic medical condition, such as asthma, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, sickle cell anemia, HIV/AIDS or kidney disease

There are two forms of flu vaccines available:

• The flu shot, which is approved for use in kids 6 months and older
• The nasal spray flu vaccine (FluMist), which is approved for use in kids 2 years and older

Discuss with your doctor about which form of vaccination may be best for your kids.

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