Question

Can a child with a single kidney receive the Influenza A vaccine, especially if they are allergic to injections (abdominal pain)?

Answer

The Influenza A vaccine is not suitable for the following groups:

  1. Individuals with allergic reactions to eggs or any other ingredients in the vaccine (including adjuvants, formaldehyde, thimerosal, etc.), particularly ovalbumin.
  2. People with acute diseases, severe chronic diseases, acute exacerbations of chronic diseases, fever, and chills.
  3. Patients with Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
  4. Individuals with uncontrolled epilepsy and other progressive neurological disorders.
  5. People with severe allergic tendencies and those allergic to gentamicin sulfate.
  6. Children under three years of age.
  7. Other groups deemed unsuitable for vaccination by the doctor. In addition, if a child is allergic to injections (experiencing abdominal pain), it is recommended to consult a doctor before vaccination to determine suitability.