VaxiFlu -4 Vaccine

Influenza vaccines, also known as flu shots or flu jabs, and VaxiFlu is the vaccine that protect against infection by influenza virus. These vaccines are generally safe. Fever occurs in five to ten percent of children vaccinated and should not be given to those with severe allergies.

Provide active immunity to influenza virus strains contained in the vaccine; for high-risk persons, previous year vaccines should not be used to prevent present year influenza:

• Persons greater than or equal to 65 years of age
• Residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities that house persons of any age with chronic medical conditions
• Adults and children with chronic disorders of the pulmonary or cardiovascular systems, including children with asthma
• Adults and children who have required regular medical follow-up or hospitalization during the preceding year because of chronic metabolic diseases (including diabetes mellitus), renal dysfunction, hemoglobinopathies, or immunosuppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications)

Children and teenagers (6 months to 18 years of age) who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy and therefore, may be at risk for developing Reye's syndrome after influenza.

The vaccines come in both inactive and weakened viral forms. The inactive version should be used for those who are pregnant. They come in forms that are injected into the muscles, sprayed into the nose, or injected into the middle layer of skin.

• Influenza (Flu)

• Allergy

• Neurological Disorder

• Fever

• Tenderness

• Redness

• Injection Site Soreness

• Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)

• Urticaria

• Myalgia

• Asthma

• Allergic Reaction

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This vaccine is probably safe to use during pregnancy.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  VaxiFlu should be used with caution during lactation. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  The vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Please consult your doctor before taking this vaccine as it can have adverse effects.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of VaxiFlu, please consult your doctor.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  in case of overdose, consult your doctor

VaxiFlu -4 Vaccine are a group of substances that act to sensitize the natural immune system of the body towards the influenza virus, so that if infected, the body’s immune system can neutralize the virus and prevent development of influenza.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  • Decreased effect with immunosuppressive agents; some manufacturers and clinicians recommend that the flu vaccine not be administered with the DTP for the potential for increased febrile reactions (specifically whole-cell pertussis), and that one should wait at least 3 days. ACIP recommends that children at high risk for influenza may get the vaccine concomitantly with DTP.
  • Increased effect/toxicity of theophylline and warfarin possible.

• Interaction with Disease

  Although there is no evidence of maternal or fetal risk when vaccine is given in pregnancy, waiting until the 2nd or 3rd trimester to vaccinate the pregnant woman with a high-risk condition may be reasonable. Antigenic response may not be as great as expected in patients requiring immunosuppressive drug; hypersensitivity reactions may occur; because of potential for febrile reactions, risks and benefits must carefully be considered in patients with history of febrile convulsions; influenza vaccines from previous seasons must not be used; patients with sulfite sensitivity may be affected by this product.

• Ques : What is VaxiFlu -4 Vaccine used for?

  Ans : VaxiFlu -4 Vaccine is the vaccine that protects against infection by the influenza virus.

• Ques : How is VaxiFlu -4 Vaccine administered?

  Ans : VaxiFlu -4 Vaccine is administered intravenously by a healthcare professional.

• Ques : How long is VaxiFlu -4 Vaccine taken?

  Ans : VaxiFlu -4 Vaccine is typically administered at least once a year.

• Ques : How long does VaxiFlu -4 Vaccine take to work?

  Ans : VaxiFlu -4 Vaccine takes about 2 weeks to show its effect.

• Ques : What are the dietary specifications while taking VaxiFlu -4 Vaccine?

  Ans : There are no specific dietary requirements while taking VaxiFlu -4 Vaccine unless the doctor instructs otherwise.

• Ques : What are the storage instructions of VaxiFlu -4 Vaccine?

  Ans : VaxiFlu -4 Vaccine should be stored between 2 - 8ºC.

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