Flu Vaccine Safe for Kids with IBD May Even Help Prevent Flares

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"Yearly flu vaccinations are safe for children with inflammatory bowel disease, but too few of these youngsters get a flu shot because their parents worry about possible side effects, researchers report.

Not only does vaccination help protect against the flu, it may even reduce inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) symptoms, according to the study, which was published May 6 in the journal Pediatrics."

Full study here: http://usnews.com/health-news/news/...ccine-safe-for-kids-with-crohns-colitis-study
 
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