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How old should my baby be to inject influenza vaccine?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Six months: The Center for Disease Control recommends that infants greater than 6 months should get the seasonal flu vaccine.
Answered 6/19/2014
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First Dose At 6 Mos: You asked "how old"...should your baby be to receive the "influenzaA vaccine"? The Influenza vaccine protects against A and B strains. Vaccination is recommended beginning at age 6 mos. Infants and children under 8 yrs will need a second dose one month later if this is the first time receiving a flu shot. Following this, one injection is required yearly.
Answered 6/20/2014
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