Influvac Tetra 0.5ml Injection

Introduction:

Influvac Tetra 0.5ml Injection, also known as flu shots, consists of the active substance Influenza vaccine. It is administered to protect you or your child against flu viruses. Influenza is an acute infection affecting the lungs. It is caused by Influenza A or Influenza B virus. 

There is a higher chance of mortality in elderly patients, pregnant women and patients with comorbidities. This vaccine does not guarantee complete protection against flu. If you or your child is exposed to the flu immediately after vaccination, there is still a possibility of getting infected as the incubation period is a few days.

Uses of Influvac Tetra 0.5ml Injection:

• Protection against Influenza (flu) for adults above 18 years of age and children above 6 months.
• Protection against four strains of virus about 2 to 3 weeks after injection.

How Influvac Tetra 0.5ml Injection works:

Influvac Tetra 0.5ml Injection stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against the disease. This vaccine protects the pregnant woman and her child from birth to six months of age against the disease when administered during pregnancy.

Interaction with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More Information:

• Keep this vaccine away from the sight and reach of children.
• Store in a refrigerator (2–8˚C). Do not freeze.

References:

1. Sanofi Pasteur Europe, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on Feb 2021] [Accessed on 23rd Jun 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.666.pdf
2. D.H. Dockrell, S. Sundar, B.J. Angus, R.P. Hobson, Infectious disease, Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine, 22nd Edition, 2014, 293-386.

How to use Influvac Tetra 0.5ml Injection:

This injection will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional.

Safety Advice:

Pregnancy:

This vaccine shall be administered at all stages of pregnancy.

Breastfeeding: 

This vaccine may be used during breastfeeding.

Liver:

Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have liver diseases. 

Kidney:

Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have kidney diseases. 

Others:

• Talk to your physician if you or your child have a flawed immune system.
• Inform your physician if you experience allergic reactions to the active ingredients and other ingredients of this vaccine
• Inform your physician before taking this vaccine if you have bleeding and bruising problems.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious:

• Allergic reactions

Common:

• Headache
• Muscle pain
• Pain at the site of injection
• Fever
• Swelling
• Hardness