What is Fluzone PF Quadrivalent 2023–2024?
Influenza (the flu) is an infectious viral illness spread by inhalation or surface contact. The flu symptoms include fevers, chills, fatigue, and a sore neck. Cough, nausea, and diarrhea. Flu can cause a variety of complications, including ear infections and bronchitis. 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 PF quadrivalent 2023-2024 can be used by adults and children aged at least six months to prevent influenza virus infection. This vaccine will help build immunity against the virus, but won't treat an existing infection.
Fluzone PF quadrivalent 2023-2024: a new formulation is developed each year. It contains strains of flu virus that have been inactivated or killed and have been recommended by public health officials that year. Fluzone PF quadrivalent injectable 2023-2024 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. Fluzone PF quadrivalent 2023-2024, like any vaccine, may not protect everyone from disease.
Similar/related drugs
Tamiflu, oseltamivir, influenza virus vaccine, inactivated, Fluzone, FluMist, and Relenza
Side effects of Fluzone PF Quadrivalent 2023-2024
If you experience any of the following signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing or swelling of lips, face, tongue or throat. Please seek medical attention immediately. If you experienced an extreme allergic reaction from the first dose, then a booster shot should not be administered. Keep track of all side effects. You will need to inform the vaccine provider of any side effects you experienced after receiving the Fluzone PF quadrivalent in 2023-2024. Fluzone PF quadrivalent 2023-2024 contains "killed" viruses and won't make you sick with flu viruses. You can have flu-like symptoms any time of the year, which may be caused by another strain of influenza virus.
Fluzone PF quadrivalent 2023-2024 can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Feeling dizzy, as though they could pass out.
- You may experience a sudden and severe feeling of weakness in your arms or legs.
- Feelings of tingling or burning, numbness, and pain;
- Hearing or vision problems
- A fever above 101 degrees F
Fluzone PF 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 regarding side effects of vaccines, contact your physician or call 1-800-822-7967 to report them directly to the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Warnings
Fluzone PF quadrivalent 2023-2024 contains a "killed virus" and won't make you sick with the 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 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 Fluzone PF Quadrivalent 2023–2024?
This vaccine is not recommended for children. Your child's vaccine provider can recommend which Fluzone PF 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. Fluzone PF quadrivalent 2023-2024 can be administered in November or October. You can follow the instructions of your doctor or those recommended by your local department of health. Fluzone PF quadrivalent 2023-2024, 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 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 PF quadrivalent 2023-2024 may be affected by other drugs, including vitamins and herbs. This list does not include all possible drug-drug interactions.
