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I want to do influenza or flu vaccination for my daughter. What is the best vaccine for this and what is the best time for this?

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Please mention the age of the child. Influvac tetra usually before the flu season start in September- October. Doses and schedule depends upon child age , previously vaccinated or not. ... Read More

I want whole information about Influenza vaccination. For my daughter 1.5 yr and for my son 8 yr. For what purpose we have to give influenza vaccination.

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To prevent from swine flu and influenza flu infections ... Read More

I get lung infection every year starting with sore throat. I've been advised to get influenza vaccination done by a doctor. Are there any side effects? Where can I get it done in Dwarka Delhi?

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No, u can get in any Pharmacy or big hospital Pharmacy ... Read More

Hello, every year we are taking flu vaccine(Flu Quadri). now influenza new one came ...now we can take this vaccine ? and every year we have to take this ? pls suggest

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Yes u can take but ensure it is taken approx 4 weeks post your 2nd dose of covid if u have taken second dose of covid vaccine ... Read More

When is the best time of the year to get influenza vaccine? What type of vaccine is effective intradermal or one to the muscle

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Take before flu season which is from September to February.. Take Intramuscular injection ... Read More

Hi.. My baby is of 15 months old. We didn't give her influenza vaccine at 6 months due to covid and lockdown. Can we give Influenza yearly booster to my daughter now?

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Yes, you can take now. Single dose, but it is not booster. Count it as first dose ... Read More

Hello doctor, please advise if the first dose of influenza vaccine needs to be given during 6th month or once the baby completes his 6 months.

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It should be given after the baby completes 6 months ... Read More

Hello sir/mam. My daughters 2nd influenza vaccine is due . Ist was done on 9th March .Next date for influenza vaccine was 9 April. Looking at outside condition, I have postponed it. I asked my doctor also, she said it can be postponed. How long can it b postponed. I don't want to take my baby out at this time. Please guide.

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Don’t postpone now onwards. Visit nearby pediatrician clinic with proper precautions. ... Read More

Baby is completing 6 month today... Today we his vaccination for influenza and tcv done.. Baby had mild temperature 99...he is irritated... He don't like to play... And he don't want to move his legs... Can i give ice at that place???

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Ice pack application and paracetamol aa per weight...if symptoms persist go for physical consultation ... Read More

Hi, Influanza vaccination of my daughter is pending. Which influanza vaccination is best and what is the cost. What is the cost of pneumococcal vaccination as well.

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Where do you live ... Read More

Hello Doctor. Why is it adviced not to take up vaccination while kids have cold and cough? Is is safe to take up vaccination during cold and cough? My son is 1 year and 6 months old. His vaccination is pending.

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Thats a myth, there is no need to postpone vaccination for minor cough and cold. Only severe illness, toxic child, lethargy may require delay. ... Read More

Hi Dr, My son is 7 months old and receiving the 7th month of vaccination but he had a fever last week..so is it fine to provide vaccine or should we wait Please suggest

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Hi. If he is fine now you can go ahead with vaccination ... Read More

My newborn is 3 month old, due to some reason I was unable to vaccinate him in 2 month , then how will the vaccination procedure will occur if i have skipped 2 month vccine, i vccinate him in private one Also i want to ask if 6 month typhoid and influenza vccine compulsory or i can skip, can i vccinate him with only one MMR DOSE ,WILL IT GIVE PROTE

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Just start with the vaccination and follow the usual calender ... Read More

Good morning Dr My baby is 44 days old today.. So tomorrow she has to get her vaccination(45 days ).. But tomorrow is sunday and vaccination in our nearby health centre is available on Wednesday.. Is it ok to get her vaccinated on 48 th day instead of 45

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Yes it’s fine ... Read More

If HPV vaccination is recommended for kids. Boy and girl child. At what age one should take this vaccine?

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Hello, HPV is recommended in both boys and girls As early as possible Age group 9-14 years If more than 14 years schedule differs slightly Also there are options of vaccines that need to be discu ... Read More

After giving influenza and typhoid Vaccines, baby got a fever 2 days later. Although the whole body is cold, the armpits, palm, and feet are a little hot. Armpit temp using a digital thermometer is between 97.2 and 98. Using a contactless armpit temp is b/w 99 and 100.4. Is this considered a fever or normal. Baby is very active and feeding well. Ey

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This is completely normal. No need to do anything ... Read More

Hi Doctors, Can TCV & Influenza 1 vaccine be given on the same day (& time) at 6 months 10 days age? Will it be through a single shot ? Baby born at 35th week.

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Now give flu vaccine tat is influenza vaccine . Take Tcv at 9 mnths of age . ... Read More

Please see the attached vaccination schedule, my daughter's DOB is 07.12.2022, is it ok If I schedule the influenza vaccine in the month of December after she is 3 years old or it should be given within 3 years. please clear my doubt Doctor.

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Thank you for your question. As per IAP recommendations, influenza vaccine should be given annually starting at 6 months of age. It is not necessary to wait till the child is 3 years old. For your dau ... Read More

Hi Doctor's, I have two queries, kindly help: 1. Is it safe to travel to the UK with a 6th month old baby ? or I should delay our plan. We will be there for a couple of years. 2. Can I give him the TCV and first Influenza vaccine at 5 months 10 days just before our travel ? Or it should be given only after completion of 180 days. My baby was born a

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Travel is generally safe for a 6-month-old infant if: • Baby is healthy, gaining weight well, and has no active infections. •All routine immunizations are up to date for age. • Travel essentials (feed ... Read More

Hi, My newborn daughter got vaccinated in UAE for birth and 2nd month dose. Now her 4th month dose is due in August and we need to travel to India during that time. The vaccination due is, Hexavalent, PCV 13, Rotavirus (RV1/RV5). I want to know if the same vaccine is available in INDIA and If she can take it. And is it okay to take 4th month vac

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Hello, I understand your concern Yes, the same vaccines (Hexavalent, PCV13, and Rotavirus – RV1 or RV5) are available in India, and your daughter can safely take the 4-month vaccination dose here. I ... Read More

Hi, Today 45days vaccination given to my daughter, I opted for painless , I opted PCV10 , still she's crying , doctor suggested pCV won't be having pain, getting doubt whether it's a pain or painless .

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Hello, I understand your concern This is a temporary reaction and not harmful. It shows the baby’s immune system is responding well to the vaccine. These effects usually settle within 24–48 hours. ... Read More

Can we shift vaccination from painless vaccine at 6 week to national immunization program In 6 week infanrix, rostosil and pneumosil given (painless ) Now on 10 week can we go for opv ,Penta , rvv as per national immunization program As 6 week ipv given instead of fipv and opv Now going for opv instead of ipv

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Greetings yes u can shift from painless. ... Read More

"Should a 6-year-old child be given the influenza vaccine every year?" Please give me a suggestion..

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Yes, it is recommended that children aged 6 years receive the influenza vaccine every year. The flu virus changes frequently, and annual vaccination helps ensure protection against the most current st ... Read More

I m 51 yr old asthmatic non Hypertensive non diabetic.Pls advise about pneumococcal vaccination and flu vaccination and brand and dosing schedule.Thanks

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take the infuenza vaccination if you are asymptomatic..and a history of your pneumomococcal vaccination is needed before going for the same ... Read More

Hello, My baby is 6 month old and has suddenly developed fever 100.8. She had influenza vaccine this morning. It is 2.20 am right now and we have given crocin drops 1 ml at 1.30 am as prescribed by her pediatrician. Her head is still warm to touch but she is sleeping. She was active throughout the day as well.. Can we do sponging of baby's head ri

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Yes sponging always helps whenever baby temperature does not fall down even after medicine ... Read More

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Greetings if child is 3 yrs old ,,18 month vaccination is pending kindly take it ... Read More

My 2 month old baby took his vaccination shot 10 days ago. I see redness and lump on vaccine site but there is no pain because when i press the site he does not show discomfort. But baby has become bit crancy for sometime in a day mostly at evening since vaccination is done. What should i do is it normal to have redness with lump common? I don't se

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Post vaccination sometimes redness and swelling might be seen. Just check if it's increasing or pain present. If no such sign swelling will subside gradually. Cranky in evening has no relation with va ... Read More

My baby has taken painful vaccination at 1st dose.. For 2nd dose, can we give painless vaccination??

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Yes you can take painless (DPT) as next dose. No problem ... Read More

My son got 10 weeks vaccination on 1 March but hard nodul is still on left thigh what to do. 14 week vaccination date is coming.

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Get that hard nodule examined on next vaccine date. Next vaccine can b given on other thigh ... Read More

For my two years and seven months old son we got vaccination done for influenza yesterday, From today morning we are seeing runny nose and cold, Is that expected to see this side effects for influenza vaccine ?

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Hello. Yes, some kids have side effects post influenza vaccination ( cough, cold or fever). It can remain till 48hrs ane then should go. Just give supportive medications and monitor. ... Read More

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