What is Fluzone Quadrivalent 2021-2022?
Influenza (the flu) is an infectious viral illness spread by contact with infected surfaces or air. The flu symptoms include a fever, chills, fatigue, aches, a sore throat, coughing, vomiting, and diarrhea. Flu can cause ear infections and sinus infections. It may also lead to bronchitis or more serious complications, like pneumonitis. 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. Fluzone quadrivalent 2021-2022 can be used by adults and children aged at least six months to 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.
Quadrivalent for 2021-2022 contains strains of the inactivated flu virus recommended by health officials each year. Fluzone Quadrivalent (flu shot), an injectable, is made of "killed virus." This medicine is available as a nasal spray, which is "live virus" vaccination. The information in this medication guide is only for the injectable version of this vaccine. Fluzone Quadrivalent 2020-2022, like any other vaccine, may not protect everyone from illness.
Side effects of Fluzone Quadrivalent 2021-2022
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your lips, face, tongue or throat. If you experienced an adverse reaction after receiving the initial dose, a booster shot is not advised. Keep track of all side effects. You will need to inform the vaccine provider of any side effects you experienced after receiving the Fluzone Quadrivalent 2020-2022. Fluzone Quadrivalent is made of "killed" viruses and won't make you sick with the flu virus. Flu-like symptoms can occur at any time in the flu season. These could be caused by another strain of influenza virus.
Fluzone Quadrivalent 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
Fluzone Quadrivalent Fluzone Quadrivalent 2021-2022 side effects may include:
- 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. To seek medical advice regarding any potential side effects, reach out to your physician immediately. Report the side effects of vaccines to the US Department of Health and Human Services by calling 1-800-822-7967.
Warnings
Fluzone Quadrivalent is made of "killed virus" and won't make you sick with flu.
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:
- A weak immune system, caused by illness or certain medicines.
- A history of Guillain-Barre syndrome within 6 weeks of 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 Fluzone Quadrivalent 2021-2022?
This vaccine is not recommended for children. Your child's vaccine provider can recommend which Fluzone Quadrivalent 2020–2022 is best for your child. This vaccine is administered as a shot (injection) into the muscle. A second vaccine may be needed for children aged 6 months to 8 months after the first one. Fluzone Quadrivalents 2021-2022 are usually administered in November or October. You can follow the instructions of your doctor or those recommended by your local department of health. Fluzone 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 your children 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. Fluzone quadrivalent may be affected by other drugs, such as vitamins and herbs. This list does not include all possible drug-drug interactions.
