Fluarix Quardrivalent0.5ml

Indication

Vaccine is recommended for adults and children from six months and above, especially those having high risk of associated complications, such as childre... View More

Administration

Intramuscular injection (IM) on deltoid. This vaccine should be administered before the beginning of the influenza season or as required by the epidemi... View More

Adult Dose

Intramuscular Adult: One dose of 0.5 ml. every year.

Child Dose

Intramuscular Children over 3 years of age: one dose of 0.5 ml. every year. Children from 6 to 36 months of age: 1 dose of 0.25 ml. every year. Fo... View More

Contraindication

Known anaphylactic hypersensitivity reactions to egg proteins (eggs or egg products), chicken proteins, or any other component of the vaccine including ... View More

Mode of Action

Influenza virus vaccine inactivated promotes immunity to influenza virus by inducing specific antibody formation.

Precaution

Since this vaccine contains traces of formaldehyde, octoxinol 9 (Triton X-100) and neomycin due to the use of these substances during production, it sho... View More

Side Effect

In children under 5 years of age, systemic reactions (e.g. fever, malaise, myalgia) may be more pronounced. Local Reactions: Erythema (redness), swell... View More

Pregnancy Category Note

Use in pregnancy: Safety of use during pregnancy has not been established; benefits of vaccination should be weighed against potential risks. However, a... View More

Interaction

Immunosuppressants, antineoplastics or high doses of corticosteroids may reduce response to vaccines. Increased antibody response with aldesleukin and a... View More