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I heard that flu vaccine will help for kid to boost their immunity against covid. My son is a 2yr 8minths old. Till now flu vaccine not given. Is it better to give now. And is it really help for boosting immunity. Please suggest
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Flu vaccine is specifically protective against flu infection.It can't prevent covid and also have no role in boosting immunity.Flu vaccine is given each year in children so consult your pediatrician and get him vaccinated
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