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Homeopathy Doctor•Hyderabad
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Two types of influenza vaccine are widely available: inactivated influenza vaccines (IIV) and live attenuated influenza vaccines (LAIV). Traditionally, influenza vaccines (both IIV and LAIV) have been produced to protect against 3 different seasonal influenza viruses (also called trivalent vaccines).
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MBBS,MD(emergency medicine)

General Physician•Srinagar
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Covid is new disease and treatment is still under trial.
So we cannot comment on any thing as of now it has different variants and different variants come with different severity and response to medicines.
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Pediatrician•Noida
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Influenza is more commonly known as the flu. It is an infection that affects the respiratory system and is caused by the influenza virus. This injection is recommended for kids who are under the age of 6 months. It ensures that the baby is safeguarded from the virus during an influenza outbreak. Since the nature of virus changes year on year, the immunity doesn t last for more than 1 year. This vaccination is ideally taken during the month of October and November. The effect of the vaccination t...more
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MBBS, MD - Internal Medicine, Post Gradu...read more

General Physician•Gurgaon
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A common disease that can spread easily is Influenza. Commonly known as flu, the infection of influenza can adversely affect people in various ways.

However, with an annual shot of influenza vaccine, you can stay immune to the infection, and the more the number of people getting vaccinated, the lesser the number of contagious infections.

How does the influenza vaccine work?
Influenza vaccine leads to the production of antibodies in the body within two weeks after taking the...more
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MBBS, MD - Paediatrics

Pediatrician•Chandrapur
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Influenza is more commonly known as the flu. It is an infection that affects the respiratory system and is caused by the influenza virus. This injection is recommended for kids who are under the age of 6 months. It ensures that the baby is safeguarded from the virus during an influenza outbreak. Since the nature of virus changes year on year, the immunity doesn t last for more than 1 year. This vaccination is ideally taken during the month of October and November. The effect of the vaccination t...more
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MD - Pulmonary, DTCD

Pulmonologist•Faridabad
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Get flu and pneumonia vaccination for adults to prevent flu/pneumonia.
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Homeopathy Doctor•Hyderabad
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No sir,
as of now I would not suggest any vaccine
they should get it at the age of 65 or more
as for the symptoms they are experiencing I can help with that.
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MD - Paediatrics, MBBS, FPEM, Post Gradu...read more

Pediatrician•Bangalore
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It is an tetravalent inactivated influenza vaccine.
Dosage- 6 moths to 3 years- 0,25 ml and 2 Nd dose after 4 weeks
> 3 years - 0.5 ml
Repeat injection every year till 5 years
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Gynaecologist•Gurgaon
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During pregnancy, flu (influenza) can impose serious health implications for both the mother and the child. Due to pregnancy, the risk of developing complications like pneumonia are very high, which can pose as a problem during childbirth. Miscarriage, low birth weight, premature birth are some of the major issues, which might develop if the mother has suffered from flu during her pregnancy. Although flu vaccination during pregnancy has certain risks, it has been observed that in most cases the ...more
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MBBS, DGO, Fellowship in Minimally Invas...read more

Gynaecologist•Noida
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During pregnancy, flu (influenza) can impose serious health implications for both the mother and the child. Due to pregnancy, the risk of developing complications like pneumonia are very high, which can pose as a problem during childbirth. Miscarriage, low birth weight, premature birth are some of the major issues, which might develop if the mother has suffered from flu during her pregnancy. Although flu vaccination during pregnancy has certain risks, it has been observed that in most cases the ...more
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