The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its annual flu season guidelines today, withdrawing its recommendation of the child-friendly FluMist for this year. This summer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention deemed FluMist subpar, leaving only one option for parents and pediatricians: a flu shot. Everyone 6 months or older should be vaccinated for the 2016-17 flu season by October, according to the pediatricians' academy. The academy also advises health care personnel and child care providers get a flu shot. But the many hospitalizations and even fatalities resulting from the swine flu frightened people.

Source: CNN September 06, 2016 08:48 UTC