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Influenza Injection

Serum Institute Of India Ltd

Rs.716for 1 vial(s) (5 injections each)

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Composition FOR Influenza NA Injection

Inactivated influenza vaccine(NA)

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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Influenza Injection. Please consult your doctor.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Influenza Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Influenza Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Influenza NA Injection

Inactivated influenza vaccine(NA)

Influenza injection uses

{med_name} is used for influenza (flu). It is also used to prevent H1N1 influenza (Swine flu). It is recommended in people at greater risk of experiencing complications of influenza (flu). It is especially important to have this vaccine if you are elderly or have chronic health problems such as diabetes, heart failure, kidney failure, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is also recommended for young children over 6 months of age.

How influenza injection works

Influenza Injection is an inactivated vaccine (made from a dead virus). It helps develop immunity by forming antibodies, which are proteins that protect against infection caused by viruses present in the vaccine.

Common side effects of influenza injection

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Headache, Weakness, Injection site allergic reaction, Bruise, Joint pain, Sweating, Shivering

SUBSTITUTES FOR Influenza Injection

No substitutes found

Expert advice FOR Influenza Injection

Your doctor will inject Inactivated influenza vaccine as an injection in the muscle of the upper arm or thigh muscle.
Vaccination should be repeated in accordance with guidelines to protect you from the flu.
It can take up to 2 weeks for the vaccine to work. Therefore, you could still develop the illness if you are exposed to flu immediately before or after your vaccination.
The vaccine will not protect you against common cold, even though some of the symptoms are similar to flu.

Frequently asked questions FOR Influenza NA Injection

Inactivated influenza vaccine

Q. When should I get vaccinated against influenza or flu?

You can get vaccinated at any time during the cold season. However, it is better to get vaccinated at the beginning of the cold season. It is important to know that only one injection is required to protect you for a year.

Q. Who should get vaccinated against influenza?

Influenza Injection is recommended for people who are at high risk of developing influenza (flu). It is mainly given to children as early as 6 months of age, pregnant women, and adults patients having weak immunity due to chronic illness.

Q. Is Influenza Injection helpful in preventing swine flu?

Yes, Influenza Injection is used to prevent symptoms of swine flu. Influenza Injection contains a very small amount of the flu virus which is introduced in our body to promote the production of antibodies (chemicals that attack that specific virus). This helps to develop immunity against the virus infection in the future.