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Mom of a 5 yr 6 m old boy2 years ago

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Hello sir, only suggest me fluvac Tetra vaccine can be give baby Arm or Thigh only . pls let me know What should be the dose ? 0.5 ml or 1 ml

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ExpertDr. Pandurang sawantPaediatrician2 years ago

A. 0.5 ml IM to be given in thigh/arm 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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