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What are influenza vaccine side effects
HI my son is 8.5 month old. He is scheduled to receive his influenza vaccine tomorrow. Usually at the time of other vaccines he gets mild fever and is dull through the day. Kindly tell me what are the side effects of influenza vaccine and what are the precautions I should take.
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No major side effects, I and even my daughter take it every year...
Mild fever, some soreness of the arms may happen.
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Dr. Pandurang Sawant
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13 yrs exp
Pune
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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