Serving the Lowcountry and Coastal Empire of Georgia and South Carolina.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Flu season is here, and at SouthCoast Health Pediatrics, we want to help keep your child safe! The flu can be especially tough on kids, but the good news is that the flu vaccine is the best way to protect them—and it’s not too late to get it.
The flu vaccine is recommended for all children 6 months and older. If this is your baby’s first flu shot, they will need a second dose (booster) at least one month later to make sure they have full protection. Since children’s immune systems are still developing, they are more vulnerable to flu complications. Getting them vaccinated can reduce the risk of serious illness, missed school days, and even hospitalizations.
Flu symptoms can last one to two weeks, leaving children feeling miserable with fever, chills, cough, congestion, body aches, and fatigue. Even after the worst symptoms go away, lingering cough and tiredness can stick around. In some cases, the flu can lead to serious complications like pneumonia, especially in young children and those with underlying health conditions.
Call SouthCoast Health Pediatrics today to schedule your child’s flu shot. Let’s work together to keep our little ones happy, healthy, and flu-free this season!
Whether you are looking for a primary care doctor or a pediatrician, or another medical specialist, SouthCoast Health has you covered with its wide range of world-class healthcare services, available throughout the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. SouthCoast Health has 120 physicians and medical professionals in 18 locations in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon, Baxley, Hilton Head, Hinesville, and Statesboro. SouthCoast Health offers comprehensive medical services including: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Allergy and Asthma, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Eye Care, Imaging, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Neurology, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Surgery, Clinical Trial Research Studies, Diabetic Self-Management Training Sessions, Dietetic Counseling, Laboratory Services, Massage Therapy, Optical Shop, Pharmacy, and Urgent Care.
SouthCoast Health has 120 physicians and medical professionals in 18 locations in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon, Baxley, Hinesville, and Statesboro.
