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Mom of a 5 yr 2 m old boy3 years ago

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Hi Doctor, I gave 1st influenza vaccine to my 15 months old son on 10th June but I missed the 2nd dose of the same which is to be given after one month. Now shall I give him the 2nd dose or drop it as I have MMR & Varicella due on 16th September? Kindly advise.

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. Influenza vaccine or the flu vaccine is basically a vaccine which protects against different strains of flu viruses including swine Flu virus which causes symptoms specially in children because of less immunity. Though it is not a mandatory vaccine but it should be given to every child to protect against different flu infection which is very common every year . this vaccine is given after 6 months of age and initiallyc two doses are given one month apart then every year single dose is required . It is not documented but still studies suggest that to some extent it may give partial protection against covid infection .

NikithaMom of a 10 yr 9 m old boy3 years ago

A. hello influenza vaccination if given after a year then just one dise is usually sufficient and you can check with your doctor regarding the same and also you should be getting all the vaccinnation as per the IAP that as to be given for 15 month old child which is important

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