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Can i give a flu shot to my son who is 6 years old?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Sure: Immunizing the school age children against influenza has a high priority. It has been proven that they often are the ones bringing flu to the rest of the family.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/16/2012

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