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Hello,
For 6 month baby there is seasonal flu vaccine advised by dr. I want to know is that seasonal flu vaccine and swine flu vaccine both are same?
Thanks,
Jayesh Bhamre
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Yes both are same
Influenza is a optional vaccine
2doses should be given with 4wks apart after months (1st at 6months and 2nd at 7months)
And thereafter every yearly
It protect baby from influenza virus (swine flu)
It's always better to give influenza vaccine.
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Yes, this vaccine contains some strains of swine flu as well as seasonal flu.
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