RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Influenza vaccination for children with asthma JF Canadian Family Physician JO Can Fam Physician FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada SP 1137 OP 1139 VO 56 IS 11 A1 Bat-Chen Friedman A1 Ran D. Goldman YR 2010 UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/56/11/1137.abstract AB QUESTION Parents of children with asthma are encouraged by many health organizations to vaccinate their children against seasonal influenza viruses. Is the influenza vaccine efficient in preventing asthma exacerbation? Are current vaccinations safe to administer to children with asthma? ANSWER Infection with influenza viruses can cause substantial respiratory morbidity in children with underlying chronic disease such as asthma. Although vaccination against influenza does not reduce or shorten asthma exacerbations, the intramuscular trivalent vaccine is safe and has a beneficial effect on the quality of life of children with asthma.