Children under 18 years old cannot get a flu vaccination at a pharmacy. They might be able to get it from their GP surgery. The flu vaccine is given in two doses. You can get the second dose as soon as you return home.
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What age can a child have the flu vaccine?
The flu vaccine is usually offered to all children aged 2 to 5 years and children with an eligible health condition. If you are not sure if your child is eligible for the vaccine, you can ask your doctor or pharmacist for a copy of the child’s vaccination record.
Do kids get the same flu shot as adults?
Any licensed influenza vaccine available this year and appropriate for a child’s age and health status should be used. For more information, call 1-800-CDC-INFO or visit www.cdc.gov/flu.
Can kids get flu shot at pharmacy Ontario?
Children can get their flu shot from a doctor or public health unit. Children under five years old cannot get the vaccine. The flu vaccine is given in two doses. The first dose, given at 12 weeks of age, protects against three strains of the flu, including H3N2, H1N1 and H7N9. A second dose given between six and nine months old provides protection against four strains.
Why do kids need 2 flu shots?
Getting two is important because young children are less likely to have come into contact with the flu. The flu vaccine can be given as either a single shot or as a series of three shots.
You can get two flu shots at the same time, or you can have two shots spaced out over the course of a few weeks. If you have already received one shot, you will need to get a second shot to protect against the next flu season.
How do you give a flu shot to a child?
Each dose is one squirt into each nostril. If your child is under 9 years of age, they will only need one dose of the flu vaccine. If your child is under 9 years of age and hasn’t received a flu vaccine before, they will need 2 doses, given at the same time. The most common side effect is soreness of the mouth and throat.
This is usually mild and goes away on its own within a few days. It may also be accompanied by a runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and/or sore eyes. In rare cases, flu-like symptoms may occur, such as fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. These symptoms can last for several days to several weeks, so it’s important to see your doctor right away if you notice any of these symptoms.
Your doctor will be able to tell you what to do if your symptoms persist or get worse. You may need to stay home from work or school for up to a week or more to recover from the flu.
Who is eligible for free flu jab 2022?
The flu vaccine is free for older people, pregnant women, and those with certain underlying medical conditions. This year will see the continuation of the expanded flu vaccine programme that we had last year. offer. The cost is estimated to be around $1.5 billion per year. This is a very small amount of money compared to the costs of other diseases, such as cancer and heart disease.
However, it is important to note that this is an estimate. It does not take into account any additional costs that may be incurred as a result of not being vaccinated. For example, if you are not vaccinated, you will be at increased risk of complications from influenza, including pneumonia and influenza-like illness (ILI), which can lead to hospitalisation and even death.
If you do not receive the vaccine, your chances of being infected with influenza will also be increased. In addition, influenza can be spread from person to person through coughing, sneezing, or sharing cups and utensils.
Should kids get the flu shot?
Doctors recommend that your child get a flu vaccine every year in the fall, starting when he or she is 6 months old. Children 6 months through 8 years of age may need 2 doses for best protection. CDC recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October.
