When is the flu an emergency for kids? What you need to know:
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every year. The CDC says healthy children 6 months or older should get the shot or the nasal spray. They should not be used in children with compromised immune systems or who are allergic to the flu vaccine or any of its ingredients. The vaccine is considered safe even for children with egg allergies. If your child has severe egg allergies , make sure the shot is administered by a health care official who can treat a severe allergic reaction -- either at your doctor's office, a hospital, a clinic, or a health department. Many children with egg allergies are at risk for complications from the flu, so it’s important for them to get the flu shot.
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