Influenza Virus Vaccine Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Influenza Virus Vaccine, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Influenza Virus Vaccine brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Influenza Virus Vaccine Pronunciation : IN-floo-EN-za ICD Code : Y59.0 Therapeutic Classification : Immunizing AgentsBrand Names or Trade Names of Influenza Virus Vaccine
India :
Fiuarix |
Nasovac |
Agripal |
Influvac |
Influvac Tetra |
Fiuarix |
Nasovac S Vaccine |
Vaxigrip |
Influgen |
Vaxigrip
International :
Fluzone High Dose, Aluria, Fluarix, FluMist, Fluvirin,Fluzone
Why is Influenza Virus Vaccine Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an immunization agent, prescribed for children aged 6 months and older against influenza caused by influenza virus. It stimulates the body to produce antibodies.When should Influenza Virus Vaccine not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Influenza Virus Vaccine?
Children: 6 months through 35 months of age - The first time last season with only one dose, should receive two 0.25 mL doses: one on day 1 followed by another approximately 4 weeks later.36 months through 8 years of age- The first time last season with only one dose, should receive two 0.5 mL doses: one on day 1 followed by another approximately 4 weeks later.
9 years of age and older should receive a single 0.5 mL intramuscular dose.1 Adults-It should be administered as a single 0.5 mL intramuscular injection.
How should Influenza Virus Vaccine be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the large muscle.What are the warnings and precautions for Influenza Virus Vaccine?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma or other breathing problems, nervous system disorder, blood disorder (e.g., hemophilia, low blood platelet levels), cancer, poor immunity, receiving any treatment for cancer, fever, respiratory tract infection, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• It should not be used in children with severe respiratory problems.
What are the side effects of Influenza Virus Vaccine?
Local- Tenderness, pain, redness and swelling.Most common - Headache, uneasiness, nausea, vomiting, fever and muscle pain.
Respiratory- Cough, runny nose, throat pain, wheezing and shortness of breath.
Gastrointestinal- Diarrhea, loss of appetite and sore throat.
Skin- Itching, hives and rash.
