Lylan Bui

18 Months Old, Daughter of Tri and Trinh Bui

A child's immunization schedule lists the critical vaccines to help ensure protection from infectious disease. Influenza vaccination is recommended for all children 6 months of age and older with chronic medical conditions as well as for healthy infants and children 6 months of age to 59 months of age, like Lylan Bui, who is 18 months old.¹

Her mother Trinh is a pharmacist and notes many parents are not yet aware of influenza immunization recommendations for children 6-59 months of age. She also reminds parents that children under 9 years of age receiving their first influenza vaccination need a second dose approximately one month later.

Many parents don't know that they should also get immunized to prevent spreading the virus to their baby. In fact, anyone in the household who comes into contact with a child under 5 years of age should be immunized for the same reason—that means grandparents and others who come into contact with a child, including babysitters and day care providers.¹

When Lylan reached 6 months of age, Trinh made sure her daughter was immunized against influenza, that included getting the necessary second dose one month later—a step some parents forget to take.

“She goes to day care, which makes influenza immunization even more crucial, since other children can pass the virus on to her. The vaccine helps make sure she's protected away from home, too.

“I hope other moms, and dads, too, get the facts about influenza, and make sure their family is protected. After all, your child can't ask to be immunized, but you can.”