Influenza Vaccine Information

Influenza vaccine is recommended for anyone who wants to reduce their risk of becoming ill with the flu, or reduce their risk of spreading the flu to others.

It is best to get a flu shot in early fall. However, because influenza disease usually peaks in January or February, it’s not too late to get your shot in December or later.

What you should know about the flu shot

• Questions & Answers: Seasonal Flu Vaccine
   
• Who Should Get Immunized?
   
• Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)

Information for parents

|	Why Flu Vaccination Matters: Personal Stories from Families Affected by Influenza More than 20,000 children are hospitalized each year because of influenza.  Click here to watch a CDC video documentary featuring parents who have lost a child to influenza. CDC Video Documentary Transcript (.pdf)

• Seasonal Flu Information for Parents
   
• Children, the Flu, and the Flu Vaccine
   
• Children through 18 years of age may be eligible for free vaccines. See your doctor or contact your county health department for more information.
   
• Kansas County Health Department Directory

Information for schools and child care providers

• Seasonal Flu Information for Schools & Childcare Providers
   
• Questions & Answers: Schools & Childcare Providers
   
• Kansas Immunization Regulations for School & Childcare, published June 26, 2008 (.pdf)

Information for health professionals

• Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)