Influenza vaccine 4 strains for children aged 6 months - 14 years - Nakornthon Hospital
Package details
- Influenza vaccine 4 strains for children aged 6 months-14 years 1 needle.
General information
- Influenza (Flu) is caused by a type of virus that can cause illness ranging from moderate to life-threatening. It is a virus that spreads through the respiratory system, including the nose, throat, and lungs.
Complications of influenza
- Asthma exacerbation
- Bronchiolitis
- Ear infections
- Heart abnormalities
- Pneumonia
- Nasal cavity infections
What is the influenza vaccine?
- The influenza vaccine used in Thailand is made from dead viruses. It is an injectable vaccine, made to protect against 3-4 strains of influenza viruses, as recommended by global influenza surveillance agencies as the most prevalent strains that year.
- Getting a flu shot will help boost immunity against influenza viruses that may be prevalent in that season, so those who receive the vaccine are at a lower risk of complications.
How is the vaccine administered?
- It is usually administered in the upper arm, but in infants and young children, it is administered in the thigh. Subcutaneous injections can be done for people aged 18-64 years.
- For children under 8 years old, 2 injections should be given in the first year, spaced 1 month apart.
Service conditions
- The above prices do not include doctor's fees and hospital service fees.
- The above prices do not include additional examination costs in case of abnormalities.
- Please make an appointment at least 1 day in advance.
- Nakhon Thon Hospital receipts cannot be issued until the service has been used.
- Services can only be used at Nakhon Thon Hospital (Rama 2).
- The hospital reserves the right to change without prior notice.
Hospital Information
- Location: Children's Health Center, Nakhonthon Hospital, 2nd floor
- Opening hours: Open everyday, Monday-Sunday, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Map https://goo.gl/maps/r3XAFNMWDKMN4qbw7
- Hospital is located at Rama 2 Soi 56 near Bang Khun Thian District Office. 500 meters from Central Rama 2
- Park at the hospital parking building
- Address No. 1 Soi 56, Rama 2 Rd., Samae Dam Subdistrict, Bang Khun Thian District Bangkok 10150