QUADRIVALENT SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINE

The Quadrivalent Seasonal Influenza Vaccine offers better protection against flu viruses. It helps reduce the risk of flu, hospitalizations and the risk of flu-associated death in children.

The vaccine was first developed in 2012 and, with addition of other B viruses, enhances protection against flu viruses.

Uses

Quadrivalent Seasonal Influenza Vaccine is used in the following:

Reducing the risk of flu illnesses
Hospitalizations
Reducing the risk of flu-related death in children

Warnings

Do not give this drug to people with the following conditions:

Allergic reactions to influenza vaccine

Side Effects

Quadrivalent Seasonal Influenza Vaccine may have the following side effects:

Injection-site reactions (pain, tenderness, redness, swelling)
Irritability and abnormal crying (in infants 6 to 25 months)
Feeling unwell(malaise)
Drowsiness
Appetite loss
Muscle pain
Vomiting
Headache
Fever

Precautions

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Patients with acute severe febrile illness
Patients with immunodeficiency
Thrombocytopenia or any coagulation disorder
Pregnancy and lactation

Interactions

Quadrivalent Seasonal Influenza Vaccine may interact with ELISA serologic tests for HIV-1, hepatitis C & HTLV-1 (false positive)

Overdose & Brands

If you think you have used Quadrivalent Seasonal Influenza Vaccine more than the usual dosage, please seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Flulaval Tetra
Fluzone Quadrivalent