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Flu vaccine for children

2021-07-13 09:54:39
Some news channels are showing that flu vaccine reduces  covid symptoms and hospitalization in kids.is that true?
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No cross protection. Only comorbidity is decreased as Influenza is a common viral Pneumonia in children and elderly whicn is vaccine preventable Dr Vipin Jain Noida

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Hello Flu vaccine is for  viral seasonal respiratory infections. Covid disease is also a viral respiratory infection. It's like cross protection.
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Flu is regular vaccine for all children
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Flu vaccine is being given in developed countries for children. 🙏Tiwari child clinic, Delhi🙏

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