Hi My baby is 8 months old Her first Influenza vaccine was given on 17th Nov and thr doctor had asked to come for the second one anytime between 17th Dec to 17th Jan However, dec second half she got a bad cold and fever and cold lasted for almost 10-15 days so we couldn't get her vaccine and then the doctor said we have combine this with her MMR which is to be given at completion of 9th month so she asked us to come on 24th Jan Is it okay to wait for so long and give the second shot of Influenza?

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

A. yes there is no problem and you can take that vaccination along with MMR vaccination so kindly do not worry and follow the vaccination schedule given by your pediatrician and nothing more needs to be done

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