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Inactivated Influenza Vaccine

Vaccines Prescription

Indications

Viral Infection

Prevents influenza (flu), particularly in people at higher risk of complications from the illness. Vaxigrip Tetra should be used in line with official health authority recommendations.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

The information available from vaccinations given to pregnant women is limited, but it does not show that the vaccine caused harm to the baby or the mother. This vaccine may be considered from the second trimester of pregnancy. For pregnant women who have medical conditions that raise their risk of serious complications from influenza, the vaccine is recommended at any stage of pregnancy. Inactivated Influenza Vaccine may be used while breastfeeding.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: Dosage: For adults and children over 36 months of age, the recommended dose is 0.5 ml. For children aged 6 to 35 months, clinical data remain limited, and either a 0.25 ml or 0.5 ml dose has been used. Children who have not been vaccinated before should receive a second dose at least 4 weeks after the first. If a half dose (0.25 ml) is needed, discard half of the volume in the syringe (up to the mark on the barrel) before giving the injection. The vaccine is given by intramuscular or deep subcutaneous injection. Let it warm to room temperature and shake it well before use. Protection typically develops within 2 to 3 weeks of vaccination. Immunity to the matching or closely related strains usually lasts 6 to 12 months, though this can vary.

Side Effects & Interactions

Side Effects

No side-effect data recorded yet.

Key Interactions

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