INACTIVATED INFLUENZA VACCINE
About INACTIVATED INFLUENZA VACCINE
INACTIVATED INFLUENZA 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.
INACTIVATED INFLUENZA 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.
INACTIVATED INFLUENZA VACCINE is given as an injection into a muscle by a doctor or healthcare professional. The common side-effects of INACTIVATED INFLUENZA 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 INACTIVATED INFLUENZA VACCINE or any other ingredients present in it. INACTIVATED INFLUENZA 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.
Uses of INACTIVATED INFLUENZA VACCINE
Medicinal Benefits
INACTIVATED INFLUENZA 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.
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Side Effects of INACTIVATED INFLUENZA VACCINE
- 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)
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Influenza: Influenza or flu is produced by a virus that causes respiratory disease. It is highly infectious and quickly spreads through the droplets or sneezes and coughs of an infected person. Adults can start circulating the virus two days before the symptoms start showing up. They can spread it for up to 7 days from the day they become sick. This means you can stop spreading the influenza virus route before figuring out that you are ill. Influenza or flu is produced by a virus that causes respiratory disease. Symptoms of influenza include a blocked or runny nose, sore throat, cough, and headache. Other symptoms include high temperature, shivers, cold sweat, nausea, diarrhoea, and vomiting. In most cases, influenza is not severe, while, in some cases, flu can cause severe complications. This condition is primarily seen in older people, young children, and people with long-lasting diseases that can compromise their immune systems.
FAQs
INACTIVATED INFLUENZA 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 as per the doctor’s advice for adequate protection against the disease.
Taking aspirin, aspirin-containing drugs, or any other salicylates at least six weeks after taking INACTIVATED INFLUENZA VACCINE is not recommended. It may cause Reye's syndrome, a severe condition resulting in liver and brain damage.
The common side-effects of INACTIVATED INFLUENZA VACCINE are headache, slightly raised temperature, muscle aches, and weakness. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor immediately.
INACTIVATED INFLUENZA VACCINE is not recommended for use in individuals with a weak immune system, such as cancer or HIV, as vaccines will be less effective in these people.
Both flu nasal spray and flu shot are effective vaccines. However, your doctor determines which vaccine is recommended for you based on age, health condition, and past medical history.
