Fluarix Tetra 2023 SH Vaccine 0.5 ml

Fluarix Tetra 2023 SH Vaccine 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.

Fluarix Tetra 2023 SH Vaccine 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.

Fluarix Tetra 2023 SH Vaccine is given as an injection into a muscle by a doctor or healthcare professional. The common side-effects of Fluarix Tetra 2023 SH Vaccine 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 Fluarix Tetra 2023 SH Vaccine or any other ingredients present in it. Fluarix Tetra 2023 SH Vaccine 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.

Fluarix Tetra 2023 SH Vaccine is used for the treatment of Influenza (prophylaxis). The detailed uses of Fluarix Tetra 2023 SH Vaccine are as follows:

• Influenza Prevention: Fluarix Tetra 2023 SH Vaccine helps to prevent influenza by providing protection against the flu virus, reducing the risk of infection.
• Community Immunization: Fluarix Tetra 2023 SH Vaccine is used in community vaccination programs to create herd immunity, protecting large groups like school children and the elderly from influenza.
• Travel Vaccination: Fluarix Tetra 2023 SH Vaccine protects travelers from flu in high-prevalence areas.
• Seasonal Flu Outbreaks: Fluarix Tetra 2023 SH Vaccine helps in preventing the spread of the flu virus during seasonal outbreaks, reducing the healthcare burden.

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
• Fluarix Tetra 2023 SH Vaccine will be administered by a healthcare professional in a medical setting.
• Do not self-administer this medication.

Fluarix Tetra 2023 SH Vaccine 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.

Fluarix Tetra 2023 SH Vaccine is not recommended for use in people with a severe allergic reaction to eggs or egg proteins (This is because some flu vaccines are made using eggs) and a weak immune system. Fluarix Tetra 2023 SH Vaccine should be used with caution in children under 24 months of age who have severe asthma or wheezing or are in close contact with severely weakened immune system patients. You should not give aspirin or aspirin-containing medicines to children or adolescents for four weeks following Fluarix Tetra 2023 SH Vaccine . It may cause Reye syndrome (a severe condition that causes liver and brain damage). Should not use Fluarix Tetra 2023 SH Vaccine in people taking medicines that suppress the immune system as it will be less effective. If you're ill with a high temperature, it's best to wait until you're better before having the flu vaccine.