Question 1

my daughter is 2-1/2 years old she is very healthy kid ,her pediatrist dosent recommended flu shot for her ,tell me please is  flu shot for every kid ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Every child 6 months and older should get a flu shot to help prevent influenza. Complications of influenza include ear infections, sinusitis, wheezing, pneumonia, hospitalization, and yes, even death. If a parent can decrease the chances of those complications by one or two little shots, the shots would be a good idea. Kids who have contact with many other kids will have more chances to catch flu.

Question 2

do you recommend flu shots?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: I recommend them for everyone. Why would anyone not want to prevent flu?

Question 3

my daughter had the flu and her doctor said that you can catch it again. she recommended getting the flu shot after it passes, but did not say how long to wait. how long should we wait to get the flu shot after having type a?

Accepted Answer

Immunize: The vaccine protects against strains of influenza, including Type A, and there is no need to wait to have the vaccine, if there are no contraindications.

Question 4

flu shot or not? is there any situation in which you would recommend not getting a flu shot?

Accepted Answer

Systemic reaction : If you have had a systemic (dramatic) allergic reaction to eggs or a prior flu vaccine i would avoid the vaccine in the future. This does not include having minor skin rash or discomfort with eggs or a past flu shot.

Question 5

i got a flu shot in may before i fell pregnant. i fell pregnant in july and was told its recommended to get a flu shot during 14 weeks gestation. should i still get a flu shot or can i get a top up flu shot?

Accepted Answer

I would not get it: The one you got in May should suffice.There is not adequate research on the safety of flu vaccine in pregnancy but there is evidence of a significant increased risk of miscarriage! See https://vactruth.com/2012/11/23/flu-shot-spikes-fetal-death/ and http://kellybroganmd.com/rejecting-flu-vaccine-in-pregnancy/ and
https://www.jpands.org/vol11no2/ayoub.pdf and https://tinyurl.com/zeccbso

Question 6

is it still recommended to get a flu shot and the swine flu vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Yes. : Depending on your medical history, vaccination for both infections is recommended.

Question 7

what's the recommended dose for a 5 year old 50 pound boy getting a flu shot?

Accepted Answer

0.5 ml: The dosage  of flu vaccine is determined by age: for child under 3 years old, 0.25 ml; for one over 3 years, 0.5 ml.

Question 8

having septoplasty on sept 25. need to get flu shot because i'm asthmatic. when would you recommend i get the shot? would it interfere w/ surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: In general, having the injected vaccine as soon as it is available in your area would be ideal and not interfere with any procedure.The nasal vaccine that contains a live but weakened germ sets up a minor infection in your nasal passages as it works its way into your body to trigger an immune response. It would be wise to avoid the nasal vaccine with this planned procedure pending.

Question 9

what are best guidelines for a mobile 93 year old female in fair health to get a flu shot and a new formulation covid shot this year. her physician did not recommend either this year, she had flu shot last year and covid vax and booster?

Accepted Answer

: Most docs will recommend both as even with good health older persons are more at risk of getting these and with more complications. So let her get both. Wish her great health

Question 10

when is best time for flu shot?

Accepted Answer

As soon as available: It is a good idea to get the flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available in your community. Every year the vaccine is reformulated based on upcoming new viral strains.

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My daughter is 2-1/2 years old she is very healthy kid ,her pediatrist dosent recommended flu shot for her ,tell me please is flu shot for every kid ?

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Do you recommend flu shots?

A member asked:

My daughter had the flu and her doctor said that you can catch it again. she recommended getting the flu shot after it passes, but did not say how long to wait. how long should we wait to get the flu shot after having type a?

A member asked:

Flu shot or not? is there any situation in which you would recommend not getting a flu shot?

A member asked:

I got a flu shot in may before i fell pregnant. i fell pregnant in july and was told its recommended to get a flu shot during 14 weeks gestation. should i still get a flu shot or can i get a top up flu shot?

A member asked:

Is it still recommended to get a flu shot and the swine flu vaccine?

A member asked:

What's the recommended dose for a 5 year old 50 pound boy getting a flu shot?

A member asked:

Having septoplasty on sept 25. need to get flu shot because i'm asthmatic. when would you recommend i get the shot? would it interfere w/ surgery?

A member asked:

What are best guidelines for a mobile 93 year old female in fair health to get a flu shot and a new formulation covid shot this year. her physician did not recommend either this year, she had flu shot last year and covid vax and booster?

A member asked:

When is best time for flu shot?

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