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What Are The Different Names Of Influenza Vaccines Available In India?

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Posted on Mon, 31 Aug 2015
Question: My son is 5 months old and our paediatrician asked us to get influenza vaccination done at 6 months. What are the names of different influenza vaccines available in XXXXXXX and which one of them is better?
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Vaxigrip can be given.

Detailed Answer:
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A popular and good brand of Influenza vaccine is Vaxigrip. However, for other brands, the following link will be helpful for you:
http://www.medindia.net/drug-price/influenza-virus-vaccine-combination.htm
Overall all are same.

For vaccines it is important to maintain the cold chain to preserve efficacy. Please be sure that it is maintained.

Regards
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What Are The Different Names Of Influenza Vaccines Available In India?

Brief Answer: Vaxigrip can be given. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. A popular and good brand of Influenza vaccine is Vaxigrip. However, for other brands, the following link will be helpful for you: http://www.medindia.net/drug-price/influenza-virus-vaccine-combination.htm Overall all are same. For vaccines it is important to maintain the cold chain to preserve efficacy. Please be sure that it is maintained. Regards