Influenza vaccine

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Influenza vaccine

Asked for Male, 1 Years

I need information regarding second dose of vaccine. We have given first dose of influenza vaccine when my baby was six month and second dose is due on this month but I am very scared to take my baby for vaccine. Can we give this dose in next month. What are the side effects of I skip this does . Please please suggest me.

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Dr. Sujit Mathew Varghese

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Thiruvananthapuram

Please don't skip the vaccine ... Then there would be no use of the 1st dose also tat u have taken But ofcourse you can extend the date by a week or so .....but pls do not extend it very long like for months or so Thanking you Dr Sujit

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Dr. Shravan Krishna Reddy Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Tirupati Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shravan Krishna Reddy

Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Tirupati

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Recommend u to stick to the schedule. It is recommended to take the second dose since u have taken the first dose. No panic or worries. Trust ur pediatrician and go for it.