Table 2.
Recommendations for influenza vaccination in the Indian population
Age group (years) | Influenza vaccination recommendations |
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18-49 | 1 dose (IIV/LAIV) annually |
The decision to vaccinate individuals aged 18-49 years should be based on the discretion of the doctor and the choice of the patient | |
>50 | 1 dose annually |
Vaccination is strongly recommended for patients at high risk for influenza |
LAIV: Live, attenuated influenza vaccine, IIV: Inactivated influenza vaccine