Dayton Children's Hospital urges everyone 6 months and up to get flu shot by Halloween
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Everyone ages 6 months and up is encouraged to get their flu shot before Halloween.
Dayton Children’s Hospital said that getting the flu vaccine before Oct. 31 is key to "optimal protection" before flu season begins.
“Many of the symptoms of COVID-19 in children are similar to the flu, especially the early signs, like fever. Once fever hits, we don't know if it is flu, COVID or another virus,” said Lisa Ziemnik, MD, division chief of Dayton Children’s Kids Express and urgent care. “Having the flu vaccine helps to decrease the likelihood that it is flu and helps us, as physicians, to best take care of each individual and overall keep more children healthy.”
To get your child’s flu vaccine, parents have several options:
- Call your child’s pediatrician (always the best option)
- Go to Dayton Children’s pharmacy, main or south campus (ages 7-21 years)
- Kids Express in Beavercreek, Springboro, West Chester or Mason (6 months to 21 years)
Anyone in the community is welcome to visit Dayton Children's main or south campus pharmacy any time it is open to receive the flu vaccination. For those wanting to visit Kids Express, parents can save their spot online by visiting childrensdayton.org/saveyourspot.
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