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I think my child has the flu. When do I call the office?
H1N1 Flu Information
- This year there is only ONE flu shot.
- For those children under 9 who have not received flu shots in the past or both H1N1 shots last year they will need 2 shots one month apart this year.
- AAP's Influenza Information
- AAP's FAQ about H1N1 (Last updated February 2010)
- Follow us at Twitter for the latest. FAQ about the shot are at the CDC website.
Seasonal Flu Information:
- Season Flu Shots
- Good Practices to Avoid the Flu:
1. Teach your children to wash their hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds.
2. Teach your children to cough and sneeze into a tissue or into the inside of their elbow.
3. Children who are sick should stay home from school and daycare and stay away from other people until they are better.
4. Call the doctor's office if your children have symptoms that are similar to the regular flu.
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