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Question: Hi Doctor,
As you may be aware, swine flu is on rise in XXXXXXX I'm 33yr old and as a preventive measure, is there any vaccination available for adults? If so, where can we get it and are there any side effects? What precautions to be taken? I've 3yr old daughter and planning to get the vaccination done for her also. Hope its safe? Pls advise.
As you may be aware, swine flu is on rise in XXXXXXX I'm 33yr old and as a preventive measure, is there any vaccination available for adults? If so, where can we get it and are there any side effects? What precautions to be taken? I've 3yr old daughter and planning to get the vaccination done for her also. Hope its safe? Pls advise.
Brief Answer:
yes very well available every where
Detailed Answer:
HI
Thanks for writing to us.
Swine flu is now on the rise all over XXXXXXX
All hospitals and most of the pediatric clinics should have flu Vaccines.
Swine flu vaccine is available in various brand names like agrippal, Vaxigrip, flurix, nasovac.
Any of these can be given to both children and adults.
Yes anyone from 6 months above of age can take it.
No side effects.
It is safe.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
yes very well available every where
Detailed Answer:
HI
Thanks for writing to us.
Swine flu is now on the rise all over XXXXXXX
All hospitals and most of the pediatric clinics should have flu Vaccines.
Swine flu vaccine is available in various brand names like agrippal, Vaxigrip, flurix, nasovac.
Any of these can be given to both children and adults.
Yes anyone from 6 months above of age can take it.
No side effects.
It is safe.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
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