Fluarix
Fluarix is a vaccine used to prevent influenza in adults and children aged 6 months and older.
Form
injektioneste, suspensio, esitäytetty ruisku
Strength
15 mikrog HA / 0.5 ml
Active Ingredient
Influenza A virus H1N1, split virion, inactivated
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline Oy
How to Use
Dosage
A single 0.5 ml dose.
Method
The vaccine is given as an injection into a muscle. Children under 9 years who have not been vaccinated against influenza before should receive a second dose at least one month after the first.
Important
One dose (0.5 ml).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Pain at the injection site
- •Redness at the injection site
- •Swelling at the injection site
- •Decreased appetite (in children)
- •Irritability (in children)
- •Drowsiness (in children)
- •Headache
- •Muscle pain
- •Tiredness
- •Fever
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea
- •Stomach pain
- •Joint pain
- •Chills
- •Sweating
- •Hard lump at the injection site
RARE
- •Severe allergic reactions (itchy rash, facial swelling, difficulty breathing, sudden drop in blood pressure, loss of consciousness)
- •Nerve inflammation (neuritis)
- •Brain and spinal cord inflammation (encephalomyelitis)
- •Guillain-Barré syndrome (temporary nerve inflammation causing pain, weakness, and paralysis)
- •Skin reactions that can spread over the entire body, such as itching, hives, and redness
- •Temporary swelling of lymph nodes in the neck, armpit, or groin
- •Flu-like symptoms, general feeling of illness
- •Dizziness
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to the active substances or any other ingredients in the vaccine, including egg protein, hydrocortisone, gentamicin sulfate, or formaldehyde.
- Talk to your doctor if you have a severe infection or fever; the vaccination might need to be postponed. A minor infection, like a cold, usually does not prevent vaccination.
- Tell your doctor if you have a bleeding disorder or bruise easily.
- Fainting can occur with or after any needle injection; tell your doctor if you have fainted after an injection before.
- If your immune system is weakened (e.g., due to HIV infection or certain medications), the vaccine may not provide full protection.
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- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, ask your doctor for advice before vaccination.
- Some side effects, such as tiredness or dizziness, may temporarily affect your ability to drive or use machines. Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel unwell.