Influenza Vaccines

We are anticipating a busy flu season this winter. The Riley Diabetes Team recommends the seasonal flu vaccine for all of our patients. The flu can make diabetes management very difficult and can result in Emergency Room visits or hospitalization. This vaccine should be the injection, not the nasal spray. Every member of the family should receive the vaccine as well.

Your child can get the flu vaccine at their primary doctor’s office as soon as it is offered (Sept/Oct). Check with your primary doctor’s office or your local county health department for availability.

When the vaccine for H1N1 influenza becomes available, your child should receive it as well.

Signs and symptoms of influenza include:

  1. High fever (greater than 101, with rapid onset)
  2. Severe cough
  3. Body aches
  4. Headache
  5. Extreme tiredness
  6. Occasionally, vomiting and diarrhea

For more information on seasonal or H1N1 flu, check the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu.

*Parents: Please save this letter. It may be required for your primary doctor or health department to give the vaccines.
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