Flu Vaccine

Children's encourages all kids 6 months of age and older to be vaccinated for influenza. Contact your primary clinic to schedule an appointment for a flu vaccine.

Kohl’s and Children’s Influenza Prevention Project for Kids

Influenza prevention education is an important step to keeping kids healthy during the flu season. That is why the Kohl’s Cares program awarded Children’s a $441,259 grant in 2009, a $422,000 grant in 2010 and a $483,230 grant in 2011 to create the Kohl’s and Children’s Influenza Prevention Project for Kids. The project offers free vaccination clinics and educational assemblies in schools to teach children about flu prevention. Enter the contest.

Visiting Guidelines at Children's

For the protection of all patients, do not visit if you are ill. Everyone will be screened for illness, including fever and cough at the Welcome Desk. Parents or their designated substitute may visit at any time. All others should visit between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.

For Families Minnesota Department of Health Flu Information for Parents Centers for Disease Control Flu Information for Parents Frequently Asked Questions Thimerosal: What you should know

For Health Professionals Minnesota Department of Health Information for Health Professionals E-mail updates Centers for Disease Control Information for Health Professionals E-mail updates Podcast Patsy Stinchfield, RN, MS, CPNP, Director of Infectious Diseases at Children's, offers useful advice for health providers on the flu vaccine.