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8 month baby vaccination- Influenza Flu
Hi Doctor, my baby is 8 month old.
1) we have not given her influenza flu vaccination which was due at 6th month age, is that ok to have this vaccination at her 8th month now?
2) If yes, does it require 2 doses or just 1 dose is sufficient?
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Hello ma'am
You can give flu vaccine at 8 months as well
Usually it has 2 doses 6 months apart
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1.yes can have flu vaccine now
2. Will need two doses 1 month apart
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