Question 1

my husband has 101.8 fever and shaking quite a lot.  had one round about 3 hours ago and again now.  gave him tylenol.  he had a flu shot a month ago.

Accepted Answer

Needs to be seen: ongoing high fever and chills,  need to be attended to, flu shot is irrelevant, please take your husband to ER or Urgent care, best wishes

Question 2

what are the most common infant flu shot side effects?

Accepted Answer

Minor: Fever, soreness at the injection site, and fussiness are the common side effects. The achiness and malaise reported by adults does not seem to occur. The side effects and potential risk of having the flu is much greater, including, sadly, death.

Question 3

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 4

how long is an infant protected from the flu shot given to a pregnant woman in the 3rd trimester? i got the 4 virus version.

Accepted Answer

Hard to be sure: The antibodies built during pregnancy are pushed into baby at a level higher per pound than mom retains. That said, all such antibodies begin to age out and become less effective with time. By 3-6 mo there is little if any left. Since there are always a few more flu strains circulating than the ones they can put in the vaccine, it is important to avoid exposure as the primary form of prevention

Question 5

do babies get antibodies in breast milk after mom gets a flu shot?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Whether these are really protective for the child is harder to prove. Breastfeeding is a personal decision looking at one's whole life situation. Best wishes.

Question 6

is it ok to use stye drops if its a few months past the expiration date on infant wit flu crud leakin from eye? acts as if n pain takin tylenol&tamflu

Accepted Answer

No: Do not use expired medication on your infant. See your pediatrician or ophthalmologist and get evaluated.

Question 7

i think i am coming down with the flu, and we did not give our baby the flu shot.  what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Stay away: If in fact you have infection with the influenza virus this is very easily transmitted to those around you.  The probability is that baby has already been exposed, but if you are uncertain and are able to remove yourself from their presence, do so.  If not, wash your hands with soap and water regularly, wear a mask, and try to keep exposure of your bodily secretions to the baby at a minimum.

Question 8

my baby is 28 months & had a flu shot 2 weeks ago and today doctor give her tamyflu medication for her diagnosing she has influenza? is that okay?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It is certainly possible for a kid that age to get flu in spite of a flu shot 2 weeks ago. The shot may not have had time to build protection or it may be a flu strain not contained in the vaccine. Tamiflu will be effective if started in the 1st 48 hrs of flu symptoms, and less so if started later. Young kids also have more side effects. Since I have almost lost young kids to flu I would use it.

Question 9

is it okay for the pediatrician to give my 6 month old baby the flu shot?

Accepted Answer

Safe-yes: This vaccine is delayed to 6 months because it is thought the maternal antibodies baby gets from you during pregnancy would otherwise weaken the benefit.It is a safe and effective product. I will run out of my supply for this age group in a week or two.

Question 10

is it bad that i gave my baby the flu shot?

Accepted Answer

If over age: 6 months then it is good that your baby received a flu shot.

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My husband has 101.8 fever and shaking quite a lot. had one round about 3 hours ago and again now. gave him tylenol. he had a flu shot a month ago.

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What are the most common infant flu shot side effects?

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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?

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How long is an infant protected from the flu shot given to a pregnant woman in the 3rd trimester? i got the 4 virus version.

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Do babies get antibodies in breast milk after mom gets a flu shot?

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Is it ok to use stye drops if its a few months past the expiration date on infant wit flu crud leakin from eye? acts as if n pain takin tylenol&tamflu

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I think i am coming down with the flu, and we did not give our baby the flu shot. what should i do?

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My baby is 28 months & had a flu shot 2 weeks ago and today doctor give her tamyflu medication for her diagnosing she has influenza? is that okay?

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Is it okay for the pediatrician to give my 6 month old baby the flu shot?

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Is it bad that i gave my baby the flu shot?

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