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Flu vaccine for 8 month baby

2022-05-08 13:32:50
Is Flu vaccine required for 8 month baby which has no symptoms or diseses. C section delivery but all milestone are on target. No fever till now and no respiratory issue. Healthy and active baby. Isn't natural immunity development is better than Flu vaccine. Request advise from doctors.
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It is part of the immunization schedule and is better to give it. Ultimately it is the child's parents/ guardians choice whether to vaccinate your child from Influenza virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. For any queries, kindly book an online consultation with me. You can check out my Instagram page @drbabymum for helpful tips ! Take care!

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