Fluvax, the flu vaccine manufactured by CSL, has been banned for use in children below five years after reports of adverse reactions to the vaccine occurred in 151 children in WA in 2010.
Swine Flu | Swine Influenza | Hog Flu | Pig Flu
Swine flu, a type of influenza caused by a new strain of the H1N1 Type A influenza virus has originated from the pigs. Winter always brings along the chills and the flu, make sure you're safe this season.
Swine flu, a type of influenza caused by a new strain of the H1N1 Type A influenza virus has originated from the pigs. Winter always brings along the chills and the flu, make sure you're safe this season.
Researchers are of the opinion that a chemical in the vaccine, deoxycholate, which is used to split the flu viruses, may have caused the adverse side effects. Incidentally, Fluvax happens to be the only flu vaccine which uses the chemical, deoxycholate.
It is best to avoid using this vaccine in children till we have conclusive evidence regarding its safety.
Study Traces Evolution of Swine Flu Virus
Although swine influenza viruses usually sicken only pigs, potentially one might also spark a pandemic in people, as occurred with the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus.
Although swine influenza viruses usually sicken only pigs, potentially one might also spark a pandemic in people, as occurred with the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus.
Source-Medindia
Swine Flu Deaths Higher In Winter Than During Pandemic
More people in Britain died after contracting swine flu last winter, with most deaths among young and middle-aged adults, than during the pandemic a year earlier, official figures showed on Wednesday.
More people in Britain died after contracting swine flu last winter, with most deaths among young and middle-aged adults, than during the pandemic a year earlier, official figures showed on Wednesday.
Study Confirms Link Between Swine Flu Vaccine And Narcolepsy
Researchers in Finland said Thursday they had confirmed a link between the swine flu vaccine and the onset of the sleep disorder narcolepsy in children.
Researchers in Finland said Thursday they had confirmed a link between the swine flu vaccine and the onset of the sleep disorder narcolepsy in children.
