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The injected vaccinations approved for use in the US for H1N1/09 can be given to babies as young as 6 months. Vaccinations are not given to younger babies because their immune systems are not mature enough to deal with the immune response needed for vaccinations to work. It is important that all those in contact with infants under 6 months get their vaccinations so they do not bring home the flu to babies at high risk due to their immature immune systems.
The nasal mist vaccines can be given to children 2 and older.
Check with your pediatrician for the best information on the appropriateness of the vaccinations for your children.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoChildren under 10 have immature immune systems, so in order for them to have the proper immune response necessary to create immunity to the flu after a vaccination, they need an initial vaccination followed in a month by a second administration of the vaccine. So, children 6 months to 10 years need two flu vaccinations. It is the same for the nasal spray vaccinations, although they are not used for children under 2 years.
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Can the H1N1 vaccine make one sicker if already infected with the H1N1 virus?
No, the H1N1 vaccine won't make you sicker or healthier if you already have H1N1.
Can you develop Multiple schlerosis from having the H1N1 vaccine?
the h1n1 vaccine does not work all the time
Local retailers are offering flu shots right now that they claim include the H1N1 strain while the CDC states that an H1N1 vaccine will not be available until mid October - what gives?
The seasonal flu shots for the 2009-2010 flu season in the Northern Hemisphere do not contain the vaccine for Pandemic A-H1N1/09 Swine Flu.To be fully protected from influenza this season, you will need to take the regular seasonal flu shot and then also another shot of the Pandemic A-H1N1/09 Swine Flu vaccine. Children will need two shots of the swine flu vaccine a month apart if they are under ten.As of today, September 16, 2009, the US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) is just finishing approvals for use of the new A-H1N1/09 Pandemic flu vaccine. It is not yet on the market, so if you are being told it is in the flu shot already out, then they are mistaken.There are different strains of the H1N1 virus and one of them is a typical and frequently seen seasonal flu strain. The 2009 - 2010 seasonal flu vaccine does contain a strain of H1N1 flu that is not the same as the A-H1N1/09 Pandemic swine flu. So it is likely that which has caused the confusion in this case.The seasonal flu vaccine for the 2009-2010 flu season contains the following strains of virus :A/Brisbane/59/2007(H1N1)-like virus;A/Brisbane/10/2007 (H3N2)-like virus;B/Brisbane 60/2008-like antigens.
Has anyone died from H1N1 vaccine?
I did...:(
Can one take the H1N1 vaccine while infected with the H1N1 virus?
You can take the vaccine but it will not stop the disease. Vaccinations prevent disease but they do not cure them.
Can you get the H1N1 vaccine without the seasonal flu vaccine?
For the 2010 - 2011 Flu Season:The seasonal flu vaccine for the upcoming season will contain the H1N1 pandemic flu virus, so this year you will only need to get one vaccination to cover H1N1 and the other two seasonal flu strains chosen for the vaccine for this season. There may still be some of the 2009 - 2010 season monovalent vaccine for H1N1 available if you can not take the seasonal flu trivalent vaccine for some reason, you will need to check with a pharmacist where flu shots are being provided or with your health care professional to find out if that will be possible this year.For the 2009 - 2010 Flu Season:Yes, you could. The A-H1N1/09 and seasonal flu are two different diseases. It is recommended that you do get both vaccinations in the 2009-2010 flu season in the Northern Hemisphere. You get them in two different shots, but you can get them at the same time or at different times. There are also nasal mists. You can not get the two different nasal mists at the same time but you can get one vaccine by shot and the other by nasal spray at the same time or you can get both shots at the same time. If you have already had one or the other vaccines, then you can just get the other when it is available to you.
Will H1N1 vaccine cause worms in stool?
No.
Did the Obama daughters get the H1N1 vaccine?
YES!
How do you treat the cough of H1N1?
call your doctor and make an appointment, and tell them you need a an H1N1 vaccine
If you get the H1N1 vaccine after a while will it kill you?
No. The vaccine is proven safe and effective over decades of use, the only thing different in the H1N1/09 vaccine from "regular" flu shots is the virus, the rest of the ingredients in the vaccine are tried and safe. If any one dies from it, it is because they have a severe allergy to something in it, like eggs. And that doesn't take more than a few hours to make you sick, it would happen right away not at all "after a while". There have been very few reactions or illnesses from this vaccine over the past two years.
Does the H1N1-09 vaccine contain the substances that may cause cancer?
No, the H1N1 virus does not contain carcinogens.
Is another term for H1N1 Swine Flu vaccine Pneumococcal vaccine?
No, the "pneumonia vaccine" is to protect against several types of pneumonia that are common and will not protect against the A-H1N1/09 virus. See related questions below.
