What Are The Preventive Vaccinations Available For H1N1 For Kids?

Posted on Fri, 20 Feb 2015

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Question : What are the preventive vaccinations available for H1N1 for kids, adults and XXXXXXX citizens ?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Ashwin Bhandari (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Fluvac, influvac, Fluarix are available for H1N1.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the query.

There are two types of vaccines available depending on their mode of administration, nasal or intramuscular. It can be given to 6 months old or older people. There are many brand names like Fluvac, influvac or fluarix etc.

Vaccines might be available with government or corporate hospitals in your area depending on the availability. You can enquire with them.

Hope this answers your query.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar