Influenza vaccine
1- Why is the influenza vaccine recommended?
Because it reduces the risk of infection and influenza
Because it reduces the duration and severity of the disease if the child is infected with influenza
Because it reduces the complications of serious influenza
2- What is the appropriate time to receive the influenza vaccine?
The vaccine should be received in early fall before winter and the peak of the spread of influenza
Noting that the earlier we are keen to receive the vaccine, the more we get the most benefit from it
Noting that it can be received at any time during the influenza season
3- When does the seasonal influenza vaccine start to work?
The vaccine works to form antibodies in the body after receiving the vaccine for about two weeks
4- As for age and doses
The influenza vaccine is not given under the age of 6 months
Doses
In the age group from 6 months to 8 years
If it is the first time. If he has received the vaccine, he needs two doses at least one month apart.
If he has previously received the vaccine in previous years, he only needs one dose.
From the age of 9 years and above, the child only needs one dose.
5- Do I need the flu vaccine every year?
The answer is yes because flu strains tend to change and mutate frequently, so it is important to get the flu vaccine every year.
6- Does the vaccine have side effects?
Sometimes, side effects appear in some people who receive the vaccine.
These include injection site symptoms such as pain, redness, and swelling.
And general symptoms such as fever, muscle pain, and fatigue.
These are mild symptoms and there is no need to worry about them
Emirates European Hospital in Sharjah
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Phone: 06 561 9444
Email: patientcare@eehospital.com
