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Flu vaccine
Hello doc,
My daughter is of 10 years can you please suggest whether to give flu vaccine or not, how effective it is and if any side effects(haven't given any flu vaccine earlier) . Waiting for your reply.
Thanks in advance🙏
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Hello,
Flu vaccine is for the protection from seasonal respiratory infections.
It's to be taken every year around the monsoon or early winter.
Anyone can take this vaccine after having discussion with your child specialist.
Normally, there are very few side effects.
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Discuss your child health status with your child specialist.
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It's a regular vaccine in some countries.
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Every year you have to give flu vac
It will prevent influenza viral infection
There are no major side effects
Except for mild fever and body aches
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Its better to have a flu shot before every monsoon /winter season every year
Any vaccine can have mild symptoms like fever and pain
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Dr. Brindha. V
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10 yrs exp
Erode
The child can be vaccinated for flu, yearly boosters to be given
It is an optional vaccine but in this pandemic situation it is better to get vaccinated
Rarely myalgia, mild fever, cold can occur
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Dr. Kaarthikeyani.S.S
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Yes you can go ahead with annual flu vaccination.It is quite effective against influenza viruses and safe ,no major adverse effects have been observed following flu vaccine.
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