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Fluarix Vaccine

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Generic: Influenza vaccine inactivated (split virion)

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At a glance

Influenza vaccine inactivated (split virion) is recommended for adults and children from six months and above, especially those having high risk of associated complications.

Indications
  • Prevention of influenza in adults and children from six months and above, especially those with high risk of complications (children, senior citizens, susceptible individuals, those in influenza epidemic areas)
Pharmacology

Influenza virus vaccine inactivated promotes immunity to influenza virus by inducing specific antibody formation. Split virion vaccine contains virus surface antigens (haemagglutinin and neuraminidase) that stimulate antibody production, providing protection against future influenza virus infection.

Dosage

Adult Dose (Intramuscular):

  • 0.5 ml (one dose every year)

Child Dose (Intramuscular):

  • Children over 3 years: 0.5 ml (one dose every year)
  • Children 6-36 months: 0.25 ml (one dose every year)
  • Children <9 years not previously vaccinated: 2nd dose after at least 4 weeks
Side effects

Local Reactions:

  • Erythema (redness)
  • Swelling
  • Pain
  • Ecchymosis
  • Induration

Systemic Reactions:

  • Fever
  • Malaise
  • Shivering
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Sweating
  • Joint and muscular pain

Rare: Neuralgia, paresthesia, convulsions, transient thrombocytopenia, allergic reactions (shock), vasculitis (very rare)

Use in pregnancy

Use in Pregnancy: Safety of use during pregnancy has not been established; as inactivated vaccine, does not share theoretical risks of live vaccines; benefits of vaccination should be weighed against potential risks.

Precautions & warnings

Precautions:

  • Vaccine contains traces of formaldehyde, octoxinol 9 (Triton X-100) and neomycin; caution in hypersensitivity to these substances
  • History of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) related to influenza vaccination may increase risk of recurrence
  • Immunisation should not be performed during febrile or acute illness
  • Use in pregnancy & lactation: Safety not established; as inactivated vaccine, does not share theoretical risks of live vaccines
Overdose effects

No information on overdose.

Storage conditions

Store in refrigerator at 2°C-8°C; do not freeze; protect from light; do not use beyond expiration date.

Influenza vaccine inactivated (split virion) — see the full informationPharmacology, precautions, pregnancy, overdose and the rest on the generic page
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.