Question

A 9-year-old child presents to clinic with a history of recurrent otitis media and is scheduled for elective tympanostomy tube insertion. Parents ask about influenza vaccination. According to Canadian Paediatric Society and NACI, what is the recommendation for influenza vaccination in children?

Accepted Answer

Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all children 6 months and older, with particular focus on high-risk groups

Answer

Influenza vaccine is only recommended for children with chronic illnesses

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Influenza vaccination is contraindicated in children under 12 years

Answer

Only children over 5 years should be vaccinated

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Vaccination should be deferred until after surgery

Practice question

A 9-year-old child presents to clinic with a history of recurrent otitis media and is scheduled for elective tympanostomy tube insertion. Parents ask about influenza vaccination. According to Canadian Paediatric Society and NACI, what is the recommendation for influenza vaccination in children?