What is Flucelvax Quadrivalent 2020–2023?
Influenza (the flu) is a contagious illness caused by a viral infection that can be spread through the air or surfaces. The flu symptoms include fevers, chills, and fatigue, as well as aches and a sore throat. vomiting and diarrhea. Flu can cause sinus infections and ear infections. It may also lead to bronchitis or more serious complications, like pneumonia. Influenza is responsible for thousands of deaths and hospitalizations each year. Children, pregnant women, and older adults are at greatest risk, as are people with weak immune systems or other health conditions such as heart disease or cancer. Flucelvax quadrivalent is intended for adults and children aged at least six months to help prevent influenza virus infection. This vaccine will help your body build immunity against the disease. It won't treat an infection that you have already contracted. Flucelvax quadrivalent 2022-2023, a new formulation each year, contains specific strains (killed or inactivated) of the flu virus recommended by health officials. Flucelvax quadrivalent injectable 2022-2023 is made of "killed virus." This medicine is available as a nasal spray, which is a "live virus" vaccination. The information in this medication guide is only for the injectable version of this vaccine. Flucelvax quadrivalent 2022-2023, like any vaccine, may not protect everyone from disease.
Side effects of Flucelvax Quadrivalent 2022-2023
If you experience any of the following signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing or swelling in your lips, face, tongue or throat. Seek medical assistance immediately. If you had an adverse reaction to your initial dose, do not seek booster shots. Keep track of all side effects. You will need to inform the vaccine provider of any side effects you experienced after receiving the Flucelvax quadrivalent in 2022-2023. Flucelvax quadrivalent 2022-2023 contains "killed" viruses and won't make you sick with the flu virus. Flu-like symptoms can occur at any time of the flu season. These could be caused by another strain of influenza virus.
Flucelvax quadrivalent 2022-2023 can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- A feeling of lightheadedness, as if you could pass out.
- You may experience a sudden and severe feeling of weakness in your arms or legs.
- Feelings of numbness or pain;
- Hearing or vision problems
- A fever above 101 degrees F
Flucelvax quadrivalent 2022-2023 can cause the following side effects:
- Pain, redness, or tenderness; swelling, bruising, or a lump at the site of the injection
- Diarrhoea, loss of appetite
- Muscle pain;
- Headache, tiredness;
- In a child, fussiness, crying, or drowsiness are common.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Report any side effects from vaccines to the Department of Health and Human Services by calling 1-800-822-7967.
Warnings
Flucelvax quadrivalent 2022-2023 contains "killed" viruses and won't make you sick with the flu virus.
Before you take this drug
This vaccine may not be available to you if you have an allergy to eggs or previous severe reactions to flu vaccines.
If you:
- An impaired immune system, caused by disease or medications.
- A history of Guillain-Barre syndrome within 6 weeks after receiving the flu vaccine
If you are suffering from a minor cold, it is still possible to receive a vaccination. Wait until you are better if you have a severe illness, such as a fever or infection. Inform your vaccine provider if you are pregnant or nursing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that women who are pregnant get a flu vaccine during any trimester to protect their babies and themselves from the flu. It is not recommended that pregnant women use the nasal spray version of the influenza vaccine.
How to take Flucelvax Quadrivalent 2020–2023?
This vaccine is not recommended for children. Your child's vaccine provider can recommend which Flucelvax quadrivalent (2022-2023) is best for your child. This vaccine is administered as an injection into a muscle. A second vaccine may be needed for children aged 6 months to 8 months after the first one. Flucelvax Quadrivalents 2022-2023 are usually administered in November or October. You should follow the instructions of your doctor or those recommended by your local department of health. Flucelvax Quadrivalent is developed each year to target specific strains of flu. You should therefore receive a flu shot every year.
What happens if I miss the dose?
If you have forgotten to get your annual flu shot in November or October, or if you or your child have missed a booster dose, call your doctor.
What happens if I overdose?
It is very unlikely that this vaccine will cause an overdose.
What should be avoided?
If your vaccine provider has given you any instructions regarding restrictions in food, beverage, or activity, follow them.
Interaction with other drug
You may be unable to get the vaccine if you are taking any of these drugs, or you may have to wait until your other treatments are complete.
- Steroid medicine;
- Treatment of psoriasis or arthritis.
- Medicines to treat or prevent transplant rejection
This list is incomplete. Flucelvax quadrivalent can be affected by other drugs, such as vitamins and herbal products. This list does not include all possible drug-drug interactions.
