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Influenza annual vaccine
Hello Doctor,
Influenza 1 and 2 doses are completed for my baby. But today our pediatrician told that influenza vaccine should be given annually upto 9 or 18 years something?
Is it really necessary Doctor? Because I didn't read or hear about this any where.
Please suggest. Thank you.
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Influenza annual is recommended till 5 years of age by IAP. It may be continued annually till 8 years of age as suggested by WHO. It is optional after that age
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello ! It’s a optional vaccine which u shld take evry year premonsoon season around july to prevent flu which is common in rainy season
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Dr. Gaurav Agrawal
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Jaipur
Yes, since the influenza virus changes the strain every year it is good to vaccinated.
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