#NJFightsFlu: You Can Do It Too!

What You Need to Know

The flu can be especially serious for children under the age of 5. Each year, thousands of children are hospitalized with the flu, and it can be fatal.
Serious flu complications in children include pneumonia, dehydration, ear infections and sinus problems and worsening of existing medical problems like asthma or heart conditions.
The CDC recommends the flu shot for children six months or older. Talk to a doctor, nurse or health clinic staff about the flu shot.