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How to protect my 7-year-old son during flu season?
Query: Hello doctor, Being a 34-year-old mother, I am concerned about my 7-year-old son's health during the flu season. With many children in his school contracting influenza, I seek detailed guidance on ways to prevent him from getting the flu. Furthermore, I am interested in learning about the available... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Influenza viruses of types A and B attack five to 10 percent of adults and 20–to 30 percent of children, thereby causing millions of acute respiratory infections worldwide. Most infections with influenza A and B ... Read Full »
I would like to know about the symptoms of influenza. Kindly advice.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 38-year-old female. My neighbor is affected by an influenza infection. When is the best time to get a flu vaccine, and how effective are the vaccines available this season? Are there any specific recommendations or considerations for my age group or health status? I would like to... Read Full »
Answer: Hello doctor, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It is great that you are considering getting a flu vaccine and taking preventive measures. Here is some information to address your questions: The best time to get a flu vaccine is typically in the early fall before flu s... Read Full »
My doctor advised taking pneumococcal and influenza vaccines. Will it affect my immunity?
Query: Hello doctor, The doctor advised us to take the following vaccines. Pneumococcal and influenza vaccines with a gap of five days, repeat pneumococcal vaccine after three years, and influenza vaccine every year. I doubt whether these vaccines cause problems in generating antibodies in my body naturall... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. These vaccines do not affect naturally occurring antibodies. Instead, these vaccines produce antibodies for two specific organisms. 1. Pneumococcal pneumonia bacteria. 2. Influenza virus. So these vaccines will not af... Read Full »
Can I safely get the flu shot despite having many health issues?
Query: Hello doctor, I am thinking about getting the flu shot this year. I am wondering, with my health history, if it is a good move? I have been diabetic and hypertensive for a while, both under control with daily medication. I am a 55-year-old man. Can you explain how this vaccine helps against the flu ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi doctor, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. If flu cases are increasing in your town, there is a chance that you might get the infection. First of all, I would suggest you protect yourself from infected people. The flu can be spread through... Read Full »
How can my family and I minimize the risk of getting swine flu?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old woman residing in an area currently affected by a swine flu outbreak. I am concerned about the safety of my family and myself. Could you please guide how we can protect ourselves and minimize the risk of contracting swine flu during this outbreak? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The most effective measure to prevent swine flu and other influenza virus infections is vaccination with a quadrivalent influenza vaccine each season. FluQuadri is an inactivated quadrivalent influenza vaccine admin... Read Full »
I am concerned about the upcoming flu season. How to prevent flu?
Query: Hello doctor, I am concerned about the upcoming flu season affecting my child. Could you provide information on influenza in children, particularly in our region? What are the common symptoms, preventive measures, and available pediatric vaccination options for the flu? Additionally, are there any s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query and concern. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry. I am here to take care of you. Regarding your questions about the flu: Flu, also called influenza, is an upper respiratory tract infection caused by Hemophilus influenza A... Read Full »
What are the side effects of getting influenza vaccine?
Query: Hello doctor, I got the influenza vaccination about a week ago and have a swollen and painful lump in my armpit. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are having lymph node swelling axillary post influenza vaccination. Influenza vaccine is a very safe vaccine. Although some may have local pain, swelling, and fever. Some may have local lymphadenopathy. Lymphadenopathy is a swelling of ly... Read Full »
Which vaccination is suggestable for older adults during cold season, Pneumococcal or Influenza?
Query: Hello doctor, My elderly parents are over 75 but are fairly healthy except for mild hypertension. They live in a cold place. Their doctor plans to give them a pneumococcal vaccine (e.g., Pneumovax) next week, followed by an influenza vaccine the next month. Would it not be better if they get influ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, it is important to get the influenza vaccine every year and not a pneumococcal vaccine. Pneumococcal vaccine has two-shot S- PCV13 and PPSV23 for different pneumococcal bacterial strains to be taken at different time points. PCV13 vaccine should be taken ear... Read Full »
What are the protocols for an influenza vaccine, and which flu vaccine is the best?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20-year-old female, and last month I was asked to get an influenza vaccine. But I was not informed about the name of the vaccine. However, I have a few questions related to it. Firstly when should the influenza vaccine be taken? Second, till what age should it be taken? And third, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Everyone six months of age and older should get the influenza (flu) vaccine every season with rare exceptions. Vaccination to prevent flu and its potentially serious complications is crucial for those at a higher risk of developing serious flu complications. A few ava... Read Full »
Did the last flu shot cause my muscles to jump?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been told not to get a flu shot anymore until I am in my 60's because the last shot I had caused my muscles all over my body to jump for many months after. Not one doctor has explained why this happened or what the risks are to get flu shots in the future or what this means for ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Flu shots are not as such known to cause the side effect mentioned by you. However, if you had the side effect then yes, you may experience the same taking another shot. You may, however, ask your doctor for a different brand. These days nasal spray shots are availabl... Read Full »