Flu Shots for Babies
Written by admin // April 2, 2007 // Babies // No comments
Q – My baby is 4 1/2 months old. I didn’t give her the flu shot this year and she became quite sick, can I still do it or should I wait till next year? How old does she need to be to receive one?
A - As a general rule we would give flu shots to babies that are 6 months to 2 years old. Prior to 6 months there is no evidence that the baby will develop the immunity we want by giving the flu shot. You could give it to your baby once she is 6 months and it would protect her for what is left of the flu season.
- Dr. Linda Ducholke, a mother of two, has been a successful Family Practitioner with Obstetrical privileges for the past 20 years. The main focus and passion of her practice is obstetrics and childcare.
Jill Amery is a mom of 2 monkeys/stormtroopers and Editor and Publisher at UrbanMommies Media. Though she's based in Canada, her palette is mostly French and her fashion sense is decidedly Italian. When taking a break from her busy travel schedule, she can be found hosting complicated dinner parties or surfing ebay for obscure vintage gowns.