ATLANTA, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Any child, even healthy children but especially those with chronic conditions, can become severely ill or even die from H1N1 flu, U.S. health officials say.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report released Thursday says all children age 6 months and older should receive pandemic influenza A (H1N1) -- swine flu -- vaccine when it becomes available. Children with high-risk medical conditions should immediately consult with a healthcare provider if they develop an illness consistent with influenza.