Flu season has started, and that means many children will be getting the recommended flu shot.
This year, however, a federal health committee has voted against using the nasal flu spray.
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Doctor Theresa Horton, a pediatrician at Utica Park Clinic in Owasso, said she will not have this version of the flu vaccine available for children this season.
"When the CDC does come out and puts it into question, we usually will follow what it says," said Dr. Horton.
Even though it's just a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Dr. Horton wants to be safe.
She said this could affect how many of her patients get the flu shot this season because many children prefer the nasal spray to an injection. The majority of the patients she sees every year take "Flu-Mist", which is the nasal flu spray that came out in 2003.
Dr. Horton said it's never too early to get a flu shot, especially children, pregnant women and those over 65 years of age.
The CDC states the flu vaccine is about 60% effective.
