Influenza flu vaccine

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Dear doctor, My baby daughter is 2 years 8 months we COMEPLTED all government vaccines but influenza didn't given single shot till now. Recently from 8 months she getting frequently cold, plum and also admited once for bhrocites, docotor advised influenza but there is confusion some doctors saying required one shot for 3 years baby as we didn't given vacine till now. Some says needed 2 shots by gap of one month. We need to give one and after one month second shot or only one shot is enough. Pls confirm . Baby weight 12 kgs , 2.8 years, female.

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Dr. Vinit M Mehta Pediatrician 8 yrs exp Vadodara · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinit M Mehta

Pediatrician 8 yrs exp Vadodara

First year 2 doses Then yearly

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