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           From the desk of Katien Faragher, CPNPKatie Faragher, CPNPFall is a favorite season for many people.  Colorful fall leaves, orange pumpkins, and hayrides are vivid images our minds create as the month of October approaches. Along with the seasonal pleasures of fall, it is important to be reminded that this also means that we are on the brink of ….INFLUENZA!Common and unpredictable, the influenza virus can cause serious complications including death in even the healthiest children.  In the United States, about 5% to 20% of the population will be diagnosed with influenza every year, causing over 200,000 hospitalizations.  Last year, there were at least 77 children that died from influenza, and this does not include deaths that were caused by secondary complications such as pneumonia and respiratory failure.  The 2010/2011 flu season data reported 49% of deaths in children from influenza were in healthy children without underlying medical conditions.The first and most important thing a parent can do to protect their child from influenza is getting themselves and their child vaccinated.The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strongly recommends the annual flu vaccine forall people 6 months of age and older, including children and adolescents.The time to get vaccinated is now!There are some minor changes to the influenza recommendati...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Vaccination Information Source Type: news