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Is Swine Flu Vaccination Available For Children?

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Posted on Mon, 23 Mar 2015
Question: Is there any swine flu vaccination available for children of around 2 years ? If yes then is it recommended and are there any side effects?
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
available vand safe

Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, thanks for trusting in us.
Yes swine flu vaccine is available for babies less than 2 years And then is safe and effective but only if given at least 4 weeks before contact with infection source.
It can be given in two doses at least 4-6 weeks apart.
All the best
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Dr. Manisha Jain

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Is Swine Flu Vaccination Available For Children?

Brief Answer: available vand safe Detailed Answer: Hello mam, thanks for trusting in us. Yes swine flu vaccine is available for babies less than 2 years And then is safe and effective but only if given at least 4 weeks before contact with infection source. It can be given in two doses at least 4-6 weeks apart. All the best