A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Immunization

Can a child be vaccinated if they have recently undergone or are about to have surgery? It is advisable not to delay or put off immunization if your child is going to have surgery or had one recently. Moreover, having surgery is not a reason to postpone immunization, or as recommended by medical experts, recent vaccination should not be a reason to delay surgery. 18 may require booster shots for continued protection. The same goes for the flu vaccine, as your child may need a vaccine every year to protect them from getting the flu. It is, therefore, critical that you maintain your child’s immunization record to track booster doses. 41

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