What is Fluarix PF Quadrivalent 2022-2023?
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, fatigue, aches, a sore throat, coughing, 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 weak immune systems or other health conditions such as heart disease or cancer. Fluarix Quadrivalent 2022-2023 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 certain viruses, but won't treat an existing infection.
Fluarix Quadrivalent 2022-2023, a new formulation each year, contains strains of the inactivated flu virus (killed), which are recommended for that particular year by health officials. Fluarix PF 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. Fluarix Quadrivalent 2022-2023, like any other vaccine, may not protect everyone from disease.
Side effects of Fluarix PF Quadrivalent 2022-2023
If you experience any of the following signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing and swelling of lips, face, tongue or throat. Seek medical assistance immediately. If you experienced an adverse reaction after taking your initial dose, do not get another booster shot. Keep track of all side effects. You will need to inform the vaccine provider of any side effects you experienced after receiving the Fluarix Quadrivalent 2022-2023. Fluarix Quadrivalent 2022-2023 contains "killed" viruses and won't make you sick with the flu virus. You can have flu-like syndrome at any time of the flu season. This could be due to other strains.
Fluarix 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 tingling, burning, or numbness;
- Hearing or vision problems
- A fever above 101 degrees F
Fluarix Quadrivalent 2022-2023 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.Report vaccine side effects to the Department of Health and Human Services by calling 1-800-822-7967.
Warnings
Fluarix 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:
- A weak immune system, caused by a disease or certain medicines.
- 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 Fluarix PF Quadrivalent 2022-2023?
This vaccine is not recommended for children. Your child's vaccine provider can recommend which Fluarix Quadrivalent 2022-2023 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. Fluarix Quadrivalent 2022-2023 Fluarix is normally administered in November or October. You can follow the instructions of your doctor or those recommended by your local department of health. Fluarix Quadrivalent 2022-2023, which is developed each year to target specific strains of flu, should be administered 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 highly unlikely that this vaccine will result in any overdoses.
What should be avoided?
If your vaccine provider has given any specific instructions regarding food, beverage or activity restrictions, be sure to follow them.
Interaction with other drug
If you are taking any of these drugs, getting vaccinated may not be possible, or you may need to wait until other treatments have finished before getting it.
- Steroid medicine;
- Treatment of psoriasis or arthritis.
- Medicines to treat or prevent transplant rejection
This list is incomplete. Fluarix quadrivalent may be affected by other drugs, such as vitamins and herbal products.This list does not encompass all possible interactions between drugs.
