Question 1

i have a concern and question is it good for six month babies to get the flu shot? or should they just get the covid vaccine?

Accepted Answer

: If the baby is over six months old- yes they can get both under care of your pediatrician

Question 2

is it safe for an infant to be close to a child who had have nasal flu vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, it is just fine.

Question 3

infant-friendly flu vaccine developed with key protein. is it available in south africa?

Accepted Answer

Unfriendly?: Flu vaccines are approved for certain age groups depending on the qualities of each vaccine and the research data presented to the governmental agencies, such as the FDA in the US. Wouldn't call any flu shots unfriendly to infants. Flu shots should be given to all eligible children ages 6 months and older. Guidelines may be different for different countries.

Question 4

how many doses of the flu vaccine does my baby need?

Accepted Answer

Depends on...: Whether your baby has received flu vaccine in previous years. It's 2 doses a month apart for the 1st year that a child under 9 years old gets flu vaccine. Every year after that is 1 dose per year. Children 9 years and older are always 1 dose per year. Children 24 months and older may have the nasal mist instead of the injection, as long as they don't have asthma, diabetes, or heart disease.

Question 5

should i get a flu vaccine for myself, to protect my baby girl?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if...: Your baby is still under 6 months of age. Infants do not get flu vaccine until 6 months of age.

Question 6

my baby isn't up to date on vaccines, can she still get a flu shot?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No problem getting the influenza vaccine (flu shot) after 6 months of age. If first timer, she will receive a 1/2 dose and repeat again 1 month later. You can still get the other catch up vaccines at the same time!

Question 7

do you know which flu vaccine should i use?

Accepted Answer

Quadrivalent vaccine: The quadrivalent flu vaccine covers the most number of flu strains and is the best flu vaccine currently available.  The nasal FluMist version is more effective and can be given to certain individuals.

Question 8

is the 2nd shot of flu vaccine still effective?

Accepted Answer

2 dose flu vaccine: When 2 dose vaccination is used for children – the second dose should be administered 28 days after the first. Dose #1 “primes the immune system" &amp; dose #2 provides the actual protection.

Question 9

how does the flu vaccine work?

Accepted Answer

Antibodies: It is recognized as foreign by the human body and antibodies are made against it which later attack the flu virus itself if contracted and help the immune system fight back.

Question 10

does flu vaccine cause stff neck?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: Stiff neck is not among the common reactions from flu vaccine.

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