Subject: Helping Kids Feel Less Anxious About Getting a Flu Shot
National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 2-8. If you, or your kids, haven't gotten flu shots, now would be a good time to do it. Taking kids to get a shot can be a challenge. Many kids get very anxious about shots. Here are some resources that may help ease their anxiety:
- Getting Your Shots (for kids)
- Dealing With Your Kids Getting Shots (for parents)
- Video: Sid the Science Kid
For teachers and school administrators, here is the School Planning page at Flu.gov. This resource includes a flu vaccine finder and tips on helping reduce the spread of flu in schools.