Flu Vaccine
Why it’s important to take FLU VACCINE
Why it’s important to take FLU VACCINE:
Influenza (also known as flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs. Flu can be dangerous for children specially less than 5 years of age. Approx 5-8% of flu cases in children require hospitalisation also. The flu vaccine is safe and helps protect children from flu .
Flu viruses are thought to spread mainly by droplets when someone with flu coughs , sneezes or talks . These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people nearby. A baby also can get flu by touching something that has flu virus on it and inserting hand in eyes or mouth or nose. Children are very prone to do that. Symptoms of Corona sometimes are similar as that of general flu.
Flu vaccines are recommended for babies 6 months or elder . Initially 2 doses are given and then every yearly shots are given. Flu vaccines are constantly changing due to different strains and are updated regularly. For further input u can consult our doctor Dr Sandipan Saha one of the best pediatrician in Kolkata . Our vaccination Center in Kolkata located in salt lake provide all strains and different brands of flu vaccine. So don’t miss flu vaccines from now onwards specially in this pandemic situation and ask your child specialist in Kolkata .
