Preschoolers With Cystic Fibrosis

For children with CF, ages 2 through 5 y, the CF Foundation recommends routine well-child care at PCP following AAP guidelines. (CR)

The CF Foundation recommends that children with CF, ages 2 through 5 y, receive all routine immunizations, following the recommended vaccination schedule per the AAP. (CR)

The CF Foundation recommends that children with CF, ages 2 through 5 y, family members, and caregivers should receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination. (CR)

The CF Foundation recommends that children with CF, ages 2 through 5 y, receive the first dose of the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23), given at least 8 wk after last pneumococcal conjugate (Prevnar) vaccine dose. (CR)

For children with CF, ages 2 through 5 y, the CF Foundation recommends that a smoke-free environment be provided and that all caregivers are informed that cigarette smoke exposure harms children with CF. (CR)