Contraindications and Precautions for Influenza Immunization

Contraindications to Receiving TIV:

According to cdc.gov/vaccines, children who should not be vaccinated with TIV include the following:

Infants younger than 6 months

Severe allergic reaction (eg, anaphylaxis) after a previous dose of any influenza vaccine or vaccine component including egg protein

Precautions for Receiving TIV:

Children with moderately or severe illnesses should wait till they recover, but minor illnesses are not a contraindication.

Note: Recent evidence does not show an increased risk of recurrent Guillain Barre syndrome with influenza immunization, and this should not be a contraindication to the vaccine