Loading ...One H1N1 Vaccine Dose May Suffice for Older Children
Children aged 10 to 17 may need to receive only one dose of the vaccine against 2009 H1N1 influenza, preliminary results from the NIH indicate. Younger children do not show as strong an immune response with a single dose.
In blood samples taken 8 to 10 days after vaccination with a single 15-µg dose, the following percentages of children showed a robust immune response, which is generally predictive of protection:
- 76% of those aged 10 to 17 years
- 36% of those aged 3 to 9 years
- 25% of those aged 6 to 36 months
Children 6 months to 9 years of age may need two doses of the vaccine, NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci told Physician’s First Watch.
Dr. Fauci said: “These results are not unexpected and are … similar to what is seen with seasonal influenza vaccines.”
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So when you say children “MAY” need the second dose, how and when will we find out? I took my 7 year old son for the shot today and was told by the nurse that gave it to him that he would need the next part of it in 21 days. When I called to make an appointment for the second part I was told they aren’t sure if it is necessary for the second half to call back in a couple weeks. As you could understand this is a little unsettling and any information would be a help. Thanks