Fluvirin - Influenza Vaccine

Fluvirin is a vaccine used to prevent influenza (flu) infections by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies against the flu virus.
Category
Vaccine
Where to get
Available at healthcare clinics, pharmacies, and flu vaccination centers.
Applicable for
Influenza
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Fluvirin FAQ


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What is Fluvirin ®?

FLUVIRIN® is a trivalent, sub- unit (purified surface antigen) influenza virus vaccine prepared from virus propagated in the allantoic cavity of embryonated hens' eggs inoculated with a specific type of influenza virus suspension containing neomycin and polymyxin.

What are the most common side effects of Fluvirin?

The most common side effects of Fluvirin are mild hypersensitivity reactions (such as rash), local reactions where the shot was given, and flu-like symptoms. In clinical trials of the 2005-2006 vaccine, the most common side effects where the shot was given included: What are severe side effects of Fluvirin? What ingredients are in Fluvirin?

What if I am allergic to Fluvirin?

If you are allergic to Fluvirin ( influenza virus vaccine (inactivated)); any part of Fluvirin (influenza virus vaccine (inactivated)); or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems.

Can Fluvirin® be used as a control?

FLUVIRIN® was also used as a control in a US clinical trial in adults (18-49 years of age). In all the trials, blood samples were taken prior to vaccination and approximately three weeks after vaccination to assess the immunogenic response to vaccination by measurement of anti-HA antibodies.

What is the prescribing information for Fluvirin®?

See full prescribing information for FLUVIRIN®. FLUVIRIN® is an inactivated influenza virus vaccine indicated for active immunization of persons 4 years of age and older against influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and type B contained in the vaccine (1).

Fluvirin References

If you want to know more about Fluvirin, consider exploring links below:

What Is Fluvirin

  1. https://www.drugs.com/cdi/fluvirin.html
  2. https://www.rxlist.com/fluvirin-drug.htm
  3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Influenza_vaccine
  4. https://www.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation/vaccines/influenza-flu-vaccine
  5. https://immunizationinfo.com/fluvirin-vaccine/
  6. https://www.tga.gov.au/products/medicines/vaccines/influenza-flu-vaccines
  7. https://www.rxwiki.com/fluvirin

Fluvirin Information

  1. https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/vaccines/fluvirin
  2. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-173868/fluvirin-2017-2018-intramuscular/details
  3. https://www.empr.com/drug/fluvirin/

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