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Hi Doctors, My son is 17 months old and should he get this flu vaccine during this time of pandemic? Will this provide some level of protection again Covid 19 as well. Kindly advise
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Hii.....yes its good to give flu vaccine As it ll provide immunity against not covid but other flue like illnesses
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