Influenza vaccination of children cuts hospitalization in half: Ben-Gurion U. researchers

(American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev) The findings reveal that the flu vaccine reduced hospitalizations associated with the flu by more than half. They also validate guidelines in the United States and Israel that recommend two vaccine doses for children up to age 8 who have never been vaccinated or who previously received one dose.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news