influenza second dose is nessasary after completion of first dose #Vaccination

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children4 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 vevcry common every year . this vaccine is given after 6 months of age and initially 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 .

POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy4 years ago

A. The second flu shot is a booster dose to improve the effectiveness of the flu vaccine in children. The second dose is given at least 28 days after the first dose. That first dose stimulates the child's immune system, but it may not be enough to produce the level of antibodies needed for protection from the flu.1 The second dose results in the child's immune system producing enough antibodies so they will be able to fight off influenza when exposed. If your child didn't receive the second dose, they likely have some protection against the flu, but it may not be enough.

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Mom of a 7 m old boy

Q. #asktheexperts can I take second dose of covaxin same day when my 7month old baby will take second dose of influenza vac?