A 9-year-old boy with well-controlled asthma presents for routine review. His parents ask about influenza vaccination. According to NACI recommendatio...

Question

A 9-year-old boy with well-controlled asthma presents for routine review. His parents ask about influenza vaccination. According to NACI recommendations, what is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

He should receive one dose of influenza vaccine every year

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Influenza vaccination is contraindicated in children with asthma

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He should receive two doses of influenza vaccine every year for life

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He should only be vaccinated if he is hospitalised with asthma

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Influenza vaccine is unnecessary if he is already receiving inhaled corticosteroids

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Influenza immunisation in asthma

A 9-year-old boy with well-controlled asthma presents for routine review. His parents ask about influenza vaccination. According to NACI recommendations, what is the most appropriate advice?