Patient's question:
The child of my neighbor is just six months old this year and has been diagnosed with epilepsy. Recently, the flu has resurfaced with a strong momentum, and it is said that many children have been infected. His parents want to take him for the flu vaccine, but they don't know if people with epilepsy can receive the influenza A vaccine.Doctor's answer:
Children with epilepsy can also receive the influenza vaccine, as the vaccine is very safe and will never cause a recurrence of their epilepsy. Moreover, the vast majority of these children are relatively frail, so it is essential to follow the vaccination program and get the vaccine at your local health and disease prevention department. By doing so, effective prevention can be achieved to prevent children from contracting infectious diseases.