Q: If my child had the seasonal flu vaccine, is she protected against swine flu?
A: No. The seasonal flu vaccination does not provide protection against the swine flu (H1N1).

Q: How is the H1N1 vaccination given?
A: At this time there is limited availability of the H1N1 vaccine. There is a larger supply of the FluMist® form.

Q: Can my child get the swine flu vaccine at the same time as the seasonal flu vaccine?
A: If your child received his seasonal flu vaccine through FluMist®, the nasal spray, then there needs to be a 28-day gap before receiving the H1N1 FluMist®.

Q: Do children of all ages get the same vaccine?
A. The vaccination is age-specific. Children 6 months to 2 years of age receive a mini-dose of the vaccine. All others receive the regular dose. Children between 6 months and 9 years of age will need two doses of the H1N1 vaccine for full immunity. Children at 10 years and older will only need to receive one dose for full immunity.

H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information.

H1N1 Vaccination Update from CCP.

Online H1N1 chat: Read the questions and answers.

CDC General Information about H1N1 Vaccines.