Flu vaccination with a "dead"/inactivated vaccine is contraindicated in children younger than six months old due to their immature immune systems. People caring for these infants should receive an injection with the "dead" virus to vaccinate them and prevent their exposing the baby to the virus if they are infected.
The nasal mist vaccines that contain attenuated (weakened) live viruses are contraindicated in children under 2 years old.
See the related question below about others who should not receive a flu vaccination.
interval- flu vaccine and the shingles vaccine
The flu vaccination should protect you from getting the flu. The flu vaccine is usually 70% effective.
Unless they have a high fever, yes and they probably should have one because they are sick. However, there are a few circumstances when the vaccine should not be given. See the related question below about who should not get a flu vaccination.
Yes, you can get flu vaccine and varicella vaccine at the same time.
Q-pan is the approved vaccine for Avian Flu or H5N1.
No, the ingredients in the flu vaccine are not harmful to our health. The vaccine is carefully tested and regulated to ensure its safety and effectiveness in preventing the flu.
Ask your doctor if you should get the flu vaccine. Never rely on information from general sources like this site when making important medical decisions.
The flu vaccine is recommended for children and the elderly but nobody is forced to get it. Whether or not to get a flu vaccine is a personal choice.
The drug manufacturers and drug package insert data indicate that there are no known drug interaction problems with the flu vaccine and other medications. There should be no reason to avoid your regular prescribed medications after getting the flu vaccine. If you take medications that cause immunosuppression or have disease that causes suppression of your immune system, then you should consult your prescribing physician before vaccination to find out whether you should use a vaccine and, if so, which type of vaccine you should use (e.g., live attenuated vaccine vs inert vaccine).
No there is one flu vaccine for under age 65 and one for over age 65.
how long is flu vaccine good for if left out of the refrigerator
no