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How Effective Is Swine Flu Vaccination?
Question: I m at XXXXXXX where in news we are seeing hundreds of swine flue cases. I have to travel to XXXXXXX so I could not avoid crowd. we are planning to have swine flue shots please reply.
1 how long it take to increase resistance.
2 Is it safe for 2 year old.
3.he already have seasonal flue shot so does he really require that.
4. how long it gives you resistance. like for year or 2 or for life time
thanks XXXXXXX
1 how long it take to increase resistance.
2 Is it safe for 2 year old.
3.he already have seasonal flue shot so does he really require that.
4. how long it gives you resistance. like for year or 2 or for life time
thanks XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
safe for all above 6 months of age
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Let me answer your questions one by one.
1. After vaccination it takes 3 to 4 weeks for body to develop resistance to swine flu. But if you don't have that much time no problem take it as soon as possible because some protection will be possible even in a week.
2. Yes it is safe for 2 year old.
3. Seasonal flu shot is same as swine flu. But it has to for this year. If you have given before September 2014 then it would be for the previous year. You need to give one new this year.
4. Protection is only for a year or two and that too of the strain does not change.
You need to check every year by September or October for new strain
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun .
safe for all above 6 months of age
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Let me answer your questions one by one.
1. After vaccination it takes 3 to 4 weeks for body to develop resistance to swine flu. But if you don't have that much time no problem take it as soon as possible because some protection will be possible even in a week.
2. Yes it is safe for 2 year old.
3. Seasonal flu shot is same as swine flu. But it has to for this year. If you have given before September 2014 then it would be for the previous year. You need to give one new this year.
4. Protection is only for a year or two and that too of the strain does not change.
You need to check every year by September or October for new strain
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun .
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