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Posted On : 06 Apr 2018

i have given vaxigrip ist dose to 2 years old 2 nd dose is due today. it contains seasonal flu strain as you know sir. if i wait for a month and give thenew vaxigrip which contains novel hini strain in addition to seasonal flu strain is it justifiable_? there would be a gap of 2 months between the doses also baby will receive one shot of swine flu {novel h1n1} strain what to do sir_? please guide me_?

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ravi bhatia

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Yes it is advisable, you can wait for another month

6 years ago

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You can administer both the doses simultaneously at two different sites e.g two thighs or alternatively can give the H1N1 vaccine at least one month after the vaxigrip dose

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