Is Flu Vaccine safe for toddlers?

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Flu vaccines are safe and encouraged for toddlers to help minimize their risk of contracting the influenza virus. They are especually important for children with weak immune systems or if the child suffers from diabetes, cancer, heart or lung disease. However, influenza vaccine should not be given to a child who is allergic to chicken eggs. This is because the vaccine is grown in chicken eggs and might have some traces of egg protein. To ensure its effectiveness, influenza vaccines need to be administered every year. For more information, do take a look at this article: http://sg.theasianparent.com/flu-vaccine-side-effects/

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