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:
- Individuals with allergic reactions to eggs or any other ingredients in the vaccine (including adjuvants, formaldehyde, thimerosal, etc.), particularly ovalbumin.
- People with acute diseases, severe chronic diseases, acute exacerbations of chronic diseases, fever, and chills.
- Patients with Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
- Individuals with uncontrolled epilepsy and other progressive neurological disorders.
- People with severe allergic tendencies and those allergic to gentamicin sulfate.
- Children under three years of age.
- 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.