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Vaccine panel urges flu shots for babies.

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA)

| May 06, 2002 | COPYRIGHT 2007 The Philadelphia Inquirer. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Susan FitzGerald

Babies could start getting flu shots next season if doctors and parents follow new advice from a federal immunization panel.

Because infants are at high risk for serious sickness and hospitalization from influenza, the panel is encouraging flu shots for children between the ages of 6 months and 23 months.

Until now, the shots were recommended only for those over 6 months who had chronic illnesses such as asthma and diabetes, which put them at greater risk.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which sets vaccination guidelines for the country, stopped short of making a full-blown "recommendation" that…

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