Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am asking this question on behalf of my niece. My niece is 2.8 years old. Considering the present situation regarding coronavirus, can we give a flu shot to her irrespective of her normal vaccination schedule? Also, I want to ask you for a travel suggestion, and to meet a person who came from abroad. One of her aunts came from abroad recently, so my sister and my niece were actually planning to meet her. But we came to know that she got a fever and vomiting after she came here. She said that she was doing fine now, but we were in a dilemma about sending my sister and niece to her during this little confusion kind of period, where we did not know what decision to make. So please suggest which one you feel good option.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
Yes, definitely you should give a shot of flu vaccine, which will protect you from getting infected. It gives protection for a year. Regarding meeting someone having a fever with international travel history, my opinion is you should avoid the meeting and wait at least two weeks till no fever and other symptoms.
I hope that you get your answer.
Please let me know if you need any help.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for your reply.
So can we give a flu shot below 3 years? And regarding meeting her aunt. Her aunt recovered from a fever but she looks tired it seems and she will complete 14 days period by tomorrow. So we are thinking of avoiding it anyway. One last question is, my niece, is avoiding rice, curds, or any kind of food which includes rice. So how can we substitute rice? or what food can we make her eat? Please advise.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I can understand your concern.
About flu shots, yes, before three years the dose of flu is 0.01 fl oz. You can avoid meeting for a few more days. If not taking rice, you can give wheat in some form. A balanced diet including cereals, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals is required for proper growth.
I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you need any help.
Thank you.
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Answered byDr. Payas Joshi
Medically reviewed byDr. Vinodhini J.
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