The influenza vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older every year. Early care and education staff can use this video to learn about talking to families about the importance of getting an influenza vaccination each year. Understand why getting a vaccination not only protects you from influenza, but it protects your loved ones and those closest to you.

The National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness (NCECHW), is a cooperative agreement between the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Head Start and Office of Child Care, and the Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Health Bureau.