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Vaccine at 6 months

2021-04-14 14:25:40
Please tell which vaccine is to be given at 6 months to the baby ? Some places mentioned as Flu vaccine but is it really necessary or can we skip it ? Also plz tell name/brand name of vaccine. Thanks
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Influenza dose 1 is to be given Multiple brands available

Answered2021-04-14 15:18:09

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Hello, yes Influenza vaccine is to be given at 6months of age. It is an optional vaccine but pertaining to current scenario would be better to give it. BRAND Name- Infuarix.

Answered2021-04-14 14:41:15

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Flu and OPV due. These days IAP recommendation is for TCV ( typhoid conjugate Vaccine) also at 6 months but I give TCV at 10 months after MMR

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