Children born prematurely are at an increased risk of flu-related complications, despite not being identified as an “at risk” group in UK, USA, or WHO guidelines, and should be a priority group for the seasonal flu vaccination, new research published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine suggests.
Children born prematurely are at higher risk of flu-related complications
Research
5 December 2014
Current guidelines are not clear on which children should be prioritised for the seasonal flu vaccine