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Flu vaccine 2nd dose
Hello Doctor,
My son 1st annual dose of influenza vaccine is Aug-21-2023. When should be taken 2nd annual dose of flu vaccine?
Our pediatrician suggested to take flu vaccine in June. It's not even completed 1 year.
Can my son have 2nd dose of flu vaccine within 1 year???
Please suggest. Thank you.
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U can gv 2 nd dose after 4 weeks
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Yes. Because influenza peaks in monsoon season. So best taken before that
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1st dose should be given at age of 6 months....second dose after 1 month apart ( age of 7 months) them every yearly once till 5 years of age
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Dr. Musunuri Manojna
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Its better to take the dosage before the season/ exposure. June/ july is acceptable
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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Rajkot
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