In addition to avoiding people who are sick with the flu, see your pediatrician as soon as possible if your younger, high risk child is gets sick after being exposed to someone with the flu.
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Talk to your pediatrician if your child gets exposed to mumps, even if you think he is up-to-date on his vaccines, as some kids need a third dose of the MMR vaccine during on-going mumps outbreaks.
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Talk to your pediatrician if your child gets exposed to measles to make sure he doesn’t need post-exposure prophylaxis to keep him from getting sick, even if you think he is up-to-date on his vaccines.
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Each year, over 100 children die from the flu, primarily among those who are unvaccinated. The CDC tracks these deaths, revealing that many affected children are otherwise healthy. Recent flu seasons report pediatric deaths, with the current season showing potential increases in severe cases like influenza-associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy. Vaccination remains crucial.
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