Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Is Influenza Vaccine Advisable For A 6 Month Old Infant?
Posted on
Mon, 13 Mar 2017
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 13 Mar 2017
Answered on
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
Last reviewed on
Question : Is INFLUENZA vaccination mandatory at 6 MONTHS AGE OF BABY. I do not see it in my IAP schedule but local nursery is recommending it.
Brief Answer:
Not mandatory
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Health care magic.
Influenza vaccine is not a mandatory vaccine. Please note that there are many other viruses that may cause similar presentation of cough and cold. Moreover, influenza vaccine provides protection for only one flu season.
I do not think that you need to go for influenza vaccine for your child.
Regards
Not mandatory
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Health care magic.
Influenza vaccine is not a mandatory vaccine. Please note that there are many other viruses that may cause similar presentation of cough and cold. Moreover, influenza vaccine provides protection for only one flu season.
I do not think that you need to go for influenza vaccine for your child.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks doctor.. I also checked it is seasonal vaccine.
Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service
Detailed Answer:
Feel free to ask me back if you ever have a health related query in the future.
Regards
Glad to be of service
Detailed Answer:
Feel free to ask me back if you ever have a health related query in the future.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
