Experts Recommend Flu Shots for All Kids

Because the flu season generally starts in the fall and continues through spring, The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices said all children - not just those under 5 - should start getting vaccinated as soon as possible. By consequence, about 30 million more children could be getting vaccinated. If heeded, it would be one of the largest expansions in flu vaccination coverage in U.S. history. Many doctors have already ordered their vaccine for the 2008-2009 season and may not be able to give the shots until 2009-2010