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Influenza vaccination schedule
"Should a 6-year-old child be given the influenza vaccine every year?"
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As per ongoing pandemic . Better vaccinate your child with flu vaccine to prevent viral flu in this monsoon season .
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It’s optional whether to take evry year or not .
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Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) recommends Influenza vaccine to be given from 6months to 5years of age.
However if the child has not received by 5 years of age, he/she can receive it till 8 years of age.
After that it is only recommended in high risk children (those with chronic respiratory/cardiac/immune conditions)
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Considering the ongoing pandemic, its better to receive the vaccine annually.
1st 2 doses separated by 4 weeks gap, and then once every year
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use with caution for those with allergic reactions or immunodeficiencies
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It is recommended by Indian academy of pediatrics upto 5 years of age. But seeing influenza epidemics every year, it is better to take it. Talk to your pediatrician and decide
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Yes better to give it every year
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Dr. Ajay Gupta
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28 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Yes, it is recommended that children aged 6 years receive the influenza vaccine every year. The flu virus changes frequently, and annual vaccination helps ensure protection against the most current strains. This is especially important for young children as they are more susceptible to complications from the flu.
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