Flu shots for infants and children

Recommendations for your little ones.

Keep your child safe and well by making sure their shots are up to date. Your child’s flu shot is covered by their preventive care benefits at no cost.

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When should my child get a flu shot?

The California Department of Public Health and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend:

Flu shots for infants and young children

6 months to 8 years old

2 flu shots, 4 weeks apart

Flu shots for children

Ages 9+

1 flu shot annually

It's safe and effective

A flu shot helps keep your child from getting sick and makes illness less severe.

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Lower ER and hospitalization risk

Flu shots reduced the risk of emergency room visits and hospitalizations by 53% in children 6 months to 17 years old.

If your child is between 6 months to 8 years old and never had a flu shot or only had one dose before July 1:

They will need two doses of the flu vaccine.
The two doses must be given at least four weeks apart.

If you have questions, visit our flu shot FAQ or contact your child’s doctor.