Why Do You Need 2 Doses of Flu Shot?
The Second Flu Shot Is a Booster Dose to Improve the Effectiveness of the Flu Vaccine in Children. the Second Dose Is Given at Least 28 Days After the First...
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Furthermore, who needs two doses flu vaccine?
Some children 6 months through 8 years of age require two doses of flu vaccine for adequate protection from flu. Children in this age group getting vaccinated for the first time, and those who have only previously gotten one dose of vaccine, should get two doses of vaccine this season—spaced at least 4 weeks apart.
Additionally, what happens if you get two flu shots? A. Booster doses can make the flu vaccine more effective, but the benefit is limited to a few specific groups. Children are one group that may benefit from receiving two doses of influenza vaccine during the same flu season. Simply taking two doses of the currently available vaccine will not be protective.
Also question is, why do infants need 2 doses of flu vaccine?
The first vaccine "primes" the body's immune system and the second helps the body develop antibodies to the influenza virus. Young children are less likely to have come into contact with the influenza virus so getting two is important to ensure they are protected.
Is a flu shot booster necessary?
In most cases, yes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu (influenza) vaccine for all children 6 months and older — ideally by the end of October. This year the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend the flu shot or the nasal spray flu vaccine.
