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Should My Daughter Take The Swine Flu Vaccination As She Had Pneumonia Last Year ?

my 4yr old daughter had pneumonia last year should she have the swine flu jab this year? What to do?
Fri, 20 Jan 2012
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Yes, she can be safely vaccinated for swine flu this year. If there is any fever or cough or cold presently then you can wait for it to subside before going for vaccination. The first dose might cause a mild rise in body temperature.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
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Should My Daughter Take The Swine Flu Vaccination As She Had Pneumonia Last Year ?

Hello. Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic forum. Yes, she can be safely vaccinated for swine flu this year. If there is any fever or cough or cold presently then you can wait for it to subside before going for vaccination. The first dose might cause a mild rise in body temperature. Dr. Rakhi Tayal