Importance Of Flu Shots For Your Kids During The Monsoon, By Dr Santosh Kumar

Flu shots boost kids’ immunities

The flu shot is important for kids so that they remain protected from any kind of flu that might be going around, as they are not yet eligible to take the Covid vaccine, it is advisable that kids must take their yearly flu shot dose and parents should continue the immunization of kids as per the schedule.

Children who have taken their flu shots have less probability of having COVID-19

The flu shots are extremely important for kids as the symptoms and tell signs of flu and COVID-19 are very similar. The kids need to stay protected against any kind of infection that is out there. It has been interpreted that kids who have taken their flu shots for the year 2019/2020 have less probability of having COVID-19.

Post 6 months is the safe age to get your child the flu shot

A child who is over 6 months old can get flu or influenza shots. Babies that are smaller than 6 months although have higher chances of being susceptible to the flu, however, they are not eligible for flu vaccines. The baby who takes a flu shot for the first time after six months should take two doses with a gap of one month in the first and the second dose.

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