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Regarding flu shot

2020-09-03 04:01:04
My son is 4yrs 3months..we used to give him flu shots in sept month every year in cloud nine..this year when we consulted doctor nera our home home for flu shot, he told it's not needed if he s healthy and he doesn't recommend it..so plz let me know should I gve my son flu shots or it's not necessary to gve him..
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Better to take each yearly...

Answered2020-09-03 06:16:51

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Vaccination is for protection against specific disease. So vaccines are good to take. Influenza disease ( flu) disease is also common in India. So its good to take flu shots.

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Flu shots should be given yearly till atleast 5 years of age and if any co morbidities for life. In the west, even healthy adults take yearly flu vaccines.
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plan a flu vaccine yearly

Answered2020-09-03 05:10:41

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Its better to give upto 5 years of age...

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Yes you need to give him yearly one dose till 8 years of age. I do recommend for my patients

Answered2020-09-03 04:06:38

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It's an optional vaccine. If affordability is not the issue, it is recommended to take.

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Yes flu shot needs to be given each year.. Every year the starins in the vaccine are changed as per the running strain in that year.. In case you need more details do get in touch @ https://www.facebook.com/drnavinbhatia/
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Get the latest flu strain of the year every year

Answered2020-09-03 09:06:49

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It better to take till 5 years atleast and also recommended thereafter whever there are more cases in the community....

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