Updates on Influenza Vaccination in Children

• Autores: Angela J. Campbell, Lisa A. Grohskopf
• Localización: Infectious disease clinics of North America, ISSN 0891-5520, Vol. 32, Nº. 1, 2018 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Infections in Children), págs. 75-89
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Influenza vaccination is recommended for all children 6 months of age and older who do not have contraindications. This article provides an overview of information concerning burden of influenza among children in the United States; US-licensed influenza vaccines; vaccine immunogenicity, effectiveness, and safety; and recent updates relevant to use of these vaccines in pediatric populations. Influenza antiviral medications are discussed. Details concerning vaccine-related topics may be found in the current US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations for use of influenza vaccines (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/vacc-specific/flu.html). Additional information on influenza antivirals is located at https://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/antivirals/index.htm.