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. 2020 Aug 22;37(Suppl 1):S4–S18. doi: 10.4103/lungindia.lungindia_270_20

Table 2.

Recommendations for influenza vaccination in the Indian population

Age group (years) Influenza vaccination recommendations
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