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Kids' Flu Shots Now Recommended Through Age 18

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: September 26, 2008

On the verge of flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week expanded its recommendation for those who should get shots - saying for the first time that every child of age 6 months and older should get them.

The recommendation previously exempted youngsters of ages 5 through 18. The addition of these 30 million youngsters brings to 86 percent the proportion of the population that is supposed to get flu shots.

Bay area health clinics, grocers, pharmacies and health fairs are offering shots. Some charge a fee, which insurance or Medicare Part B may cover.

A comprehensive site - www.findaflushot.com - lets you search by ZIP code. People without computer access may call 1-877-962-9358 for help. Local retailers offering shots include:

CVS drugstores: Available at pharmacies and in-store Minute Clinics starting Wednesday. Cost: $30. Details at 1-888-flu-shot or www.cvs.com.

Walgreens drugstores and Take Care clinics: Available starting Wednesday at 16 area Take Care clinics to patients age 2 and older. Shot also offered at various Walgreens pharmacies starting Wednesday. Cost: $24.99 for shot; FluMist nasal vaccination available for $29.99. Pharmacy dates and location available at www.walgreens.com/flu. Clinic details at www.

takecarehealth.com.

Publix supermarkets: Offered at various locations starting Wednesday. Cost: $30. Ask at store for details, visit www.publix.influenza.com or call 1-877-629-3580.

Sweetbay supermarkets: Offering shots at various in-store pharmacies through November. Cost: $25. Details at www.sweetbaysupermarket.com or at in-store pharmacies.

Hillsborough County Health Department: Adult vaccine available now; children's shots offered starting next week at main immunization clinic and other locations. Cost: $25; free for youngsters of ages 6 months through 18. Details are available at the influenza hot line at (813) 307- 8073 or the clinic at (813) 307-8077.

Mary Shedden and The Washington Post

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