Influvac Tetra Vaccine Pfs 1s

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About Influvac Tetra Vaccine 0.5 ml

• Influvac Tetra Vaccine 0.5 ml belongs to the group of medications called 'immunising agents' used to prevent influenza or flu. Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection that can quickly spread through an infected person's droplets or sneeze and cough. Influenza (flu) symptoms include a blocked or runny nose, sore throat, cough, and headache. In most cases, influenza is not severe. However, it can cause severe complications in some cases.


• Influvac Tetra Vaccine 0.5 ml is an immunising agent or vaccine made from an inactivated vaccine (made from a dead virus). It helps to develop immunity by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies. It is essential to take the vaccine doses per the doctor's advice for adequate protection against the disease.


• Influvac Tetra Vaccine 0.5 ml is given as an injection into a muscle by a doctor or healthcare professional. The common side-effects are headache, fever, weakness, pain and allergic reaction at the injection site. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor immediately.


• It is not recommended to take if you are allergic to Influvac Tetra Vaccine 0.5 ml or any other ingredients present in it. Influvac Tetra Vaccine 0.5 ml should not be used in people with a severe allergic reaction to eggs or egg proteins (This is because some flu vaccines are made using eggs), have blood disorders or cancer of the immune system, have weak immune system due to diseases such as HIV or medicines such as immune suppressants, and have been taking aspirin or aspirin-containing drugs. It's safe to have the flu vaccine at any stage of pregnancy.

Uses

• Influenza (prophylaxis)

Medicinal Benefits

• Influvac Tetra Vaccine 0.5 ml is an immunizing agent or vaccine to prevent influenza in children and adults. It protects against virus strains present in the vaccine and other strains closely related to them. It stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against the influenza virus.

Directions for Use

• Influvac Tetra Vaccine 0.5 ml will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects

• Headache


• Muscular pain (myalgia)


• Feeling unwell (malaise)


• Pain at the injection site


• Fever


• Shivering


• Dizziness


• Diarrhoea


• Reactions at the injection site: redness (erythema), swelling, hardness (induration)