What is Fluad Quadrivalent PF 2023-2024?
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, fatigue, and a sore throat. Cough, nausea, 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 weakened immune systems, cancer, diabetes, or heart disease. Fluad quadrivalent PF2023-2024 can be used by adults and children aged at least six months to prevent influenza infection. This vaccine will help your body develop immunity to viruses that cause infections; however, it will not treat an existing infection.
Fluad Quadrivalent 2023-2024, a new formulation each year, contains specific strains (killed or inactivated) of flu virus recommended by the public health officials that year. Fluad Quadrivalent (flu shot), an injectable, 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. Fluad Quadrivalent 2023-2024, like any other vaccine, may not protect everyone from illness.
Similar/related drugs
Tamiflu, oseltamivir, influenza virus vaccine, inactivated, Fluzone, FluMist, and Relenza
Side Effects of Fluad Quadrivalent PF 2023-2024
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing or swelling of lips, face or throat. Please seek medical assistance immediately. If you experienced an allergic reaction after receiving your initial dose, a booster shot may not be appropriate. Keep track of all side effects. You will need to inform the vaccine provider of any side effects you experienced after receiving Fluad Quadrivalent PF 2023-2204 in the future. Fluad quadrivalent PF 2023-2204 is made of "killed" viruses and will not make you sick with the influenza virus. You can have a flu-like illness at any time of the flu season. This could be due to other strains.
Fluad Quadrivalent 2023-2024 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
Fluad Quadrivalent 2023-2024 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. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Report adverse reactions of vaccines to the US Department of Health and Human Services by calling 1-800-822-7967.
Warnings
Fluad Quadrivalent 2023-2024 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:
- A weak immune system, caused by disease 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 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 Fluad Quadrivalent PF 2023-2024?
This vaccine is not recommended for children. Your child's vaccine provider can recommend which Fluad Quadrivalent 2023-2024 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. Fluad Quadrivalent (PF 2023-2024) is normally administered in November or October. You should follow the instructions of your doctor or those recommended by your local department of health. Fluad Quadrivalent PF2023-2024 is redeveloped every year to target specific strains. You should get a flu shot each 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 shot, call your doctor.
What happens if I overdose?
It is highly unlikely that this vaccine will lead to an accidental overdose.
What should be avoided?
If your vaccine provider has provided any restrictions related to food, beverages or activities - be it diet- or fitness-related - then be sure to follow them.
Interaction with other drug
You may not be eligible for vaccination if taking one or more of the aforementioned drugs, or may need to wait until all treatments have taken their course before receiving a vaccine shot.
- Steroid medicine;
- Treatment of psoriasis or arthritis.
- Medicines to treat or prevent transplant rejection
This list is incomplete. Fluad Quadrivalent 2023-2024 may be affected by other drugs, including prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal products. This list does not include all possible drug-drug interactions.
