Vaxigrip Tetra
IM Injection
Synovia pharma plcGeneric:
Inactivated Influenza VaccineWeight:
0.5 ml/prefilled syringebest Price:
? 1,135.00Generic
Inactivated Influenza Vaccine
Indications
Prophylaxis of influenza (flu), especially in those who run an increased risk of associated complications. The use of Inactivated Influenza Vaccine should be based on official recommendations.
Pharmacology
One dose (0.5 ml) contains Influenza virus surface antigens (haemagglutinin and neuraminidase), propagated in fertilized hen�s eggs from healthy chicken flocks, and inactivated with formaldehyde, of the following strains: A/California/07/2009 (H1N1)-like strain (A/California/07/2009, NYMC X-181): 15 micrograms. haemagglutinin A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2)-like strain (A/Victoria/210/2009, NYMC X-187): 15 micrograms haemagglutinin. B/Brisbane/60/2008-like strain (B/Brisbane/60/2008): 15 micrograms haemagglutinin.
Dosage Administration
Dosage: Adults and children over 36 months of age: 0.5ml Children from 6 to 35 months of age: clinical data are limited. Doses of 0.25 ml or 0.5 ml have been used. Administrations: For children who have not previously been vaccinated, a second dose should be given after an interval of at least 4 weeks. If half a dose (0.25 ml) is to be administered, discard half the contained volume (up to the mark indicated on the syringe barrel), before injection. Immunisation should be carried out by intramuscular or deep subcutaneous injection. The vaccine should be allowed to reach room temperature before use. Shake before use. Seroprotection is generally obtained within 2 to 3 weeks. The duration of postvaccinal immunity to homologous strains or to strains closely related to the vaccine strains varies but is usually 6-12 months.
Contraindications
Antibody response in patients with endogenous (due to illness) or iatrogenic (due to medicine) immunosuppression (poor immune response) may be insufficient. As with all injectable vaccines, appropriate medical treatment and supervision should always be readily available in case of a rare anaphylactic event following the administration of the vaccine. Inactivated Influenza Vaccine should under no circumstances be administered intravascularly.
Side Effects
Vaccines, Anti-sera & Immunoglobulin
Pregnancy And Lactation
Inactivated Influenza Vaccine must be stored in a refrigerator (2�C-8�C). Do not freeze. Keep the syringe in the outer carton in order to protect from light. Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
Therapeutic
Vaccines, Anti-sera & Immunoglobulin
Storage Conditions
Inactivated Influenza Vaccine must be stored in a refrigerator (2�C-8�C). Do not freeze. Keep the syringe in the outer carton in order to protect from light. Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
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