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sami
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Seasonal Flu shot ?
DS got the flu shot last year at 2 diff. visits...now this year he got the first shot in Sept. then I was going back this week for the second shot ..they called me to reschedule they ran out of the shot....ok ...my question is does he need this second shot...someone told me if he got 2 last year one is only needed this year? Does this make sense...TIA!
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Posted 10/14/09 8:29 AM  |
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jerseypanda
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Re: Seasonal Flu shot ?
It is my understanding that they only need to get the 2 separate shots the very first year they have the flu shot. Then every year after that, they only need 1 shot.
I would call your ped to confirm. Did they tell you that DC needed a second shot this year too, or did you assume and make the appointment?
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| Posted 10/14/09 8:31 AM |
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sami
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Re: Seasonal Flu shot ?
Posted by jerseypanda
It is my understanding that they only need to get the 2 separate shots the very first year they have the flu shot. Then every year after that, they only need 1 shot.
I would call your ped to confirm. Did they tell you that DC needed a second shot this year too, or did you assume and make the appointment?
No he told me make an appt for the second part....I think I should call the Dr.... Thanks!
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| Posted 10/14/09 8:36 AM |
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jerseypanda
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Re: Seasonal Flu shot ?
Posted by sami
Posted by jerseypanda
It is my understanding that they only need to get the 2 separate shots the very first year they have the flu shot. Then every year after that, they only need 1 shot.
I would call your ped to confirm. Did they tell you that DC needed a second shot this year too, or did you assume and make the appointment?
No he told me make an appt for the second part....I think I should call the Dr.... Thanks!
That's strange. I would definitely call.
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| Posted 10/14/09 8:39 AM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: Seasonal Flu shot ?
He should only need one shot this year. Only the first time they need two.
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| Posted 10/14/09 9:09 AM |
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sami
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Re: Seasonal Flu shot ?
I just called and I was told up until they are 3 they get 2 shots,,,,,I think I will just give him the one...thanks ladies.
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| Posted 10/14/09 9:32 AM |
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jerseypanda
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Re: Seasonal Flu shot ?
Posted by sami
I just called and I was told up until they are 3 they get 2 shots,,,,,I think I will just give him the one...thanks ladies.
I guess it depends on the ped then? Because DS got his first flu shot when he was 1 year (the 2 doses) and this year he is 2 and he only needed 1.
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| Posted 10/14/09 9:38 AM |
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Lillykat
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Re: Seasonal Flu shot ?
No your DC should only get 1 shot if they had 2 shots the 1st time they received the flu shot!!!! Who is giving you that information? Did your DC have 2 shots the 1st time? if so they are giving incorrect information. Is the receptionist telling you this or the nurses and doctors?
Per the CDC:
What is the appropriate dosing of a child less than nine years of age being vaccinated for the first time?
Children less than nine years of age being vaccinated for the first time should receive two doses of influenza vaccine, spaced at least 4 weeks apart in the initial year. For inactivated (injectable) vaccine, the dose for children aged 6-35 months is 0.25cc, and the dose for children aged 36 months-9 years is 0.5cc. For live attenuated vaccine (intranasal), the dose for children of all ages (and adults) is a 0.2 cc sprayer.
How many doses should be given to a child less than nine years of age in the second season of vaccination, if the child only received a single vaccine dose during the first season of vaccination?
This child should receive two doses of vaccine, spaced at least 4 weeks apart during the second season of vaccination. For a child beyond the second season of vaccination, however, only a single dose of vaccine is recommended, even if the child only received one dose in each of the first two years of being vaccinated.
FOR EXAMPLE: a child who got one dose at age two years of age, skipped a year, then presents at age four years of age only gets one dose that year.
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| Posted 10/14/09 10:13 AM |
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