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What are the side effects of afluria?

Cairon Davison

What are the side effects of afluria?

Common side effects of Afluria include:

  • injection site reactions that may last for 1-2 days (pain, redness, bruising, swelling, or a lump),
  • fever,
  • chills,
  • muscle aches,
  • joint pain,
  • headache,
  • fatigue,
  • tired feeling,

What are 4 side effects of the flu vaccine?

Common side effects from a flu shot include soreness, redness, and/or swelling where the shot was given, headache (low grade), fever, nausea, muscle aches, and fatigue.

Is afluria safe?

However, like any medicine, Afluria can cause side effects but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low. Like any vaccine, Afluria may not provide protection from disease in every person. Afluria will not prevent illness caused by avian flu (“bird flu”).

How long does afluria last?

Protect from light. Do not use AFLURIA beyond the expiration date printed on the label. Once the stopper of the multi-dose vial has been pierced the vial must be discarded within 28 days.

Is afluria a flu vaccine?

Seqirus’s Afluria Quadrivalent is an inactivated egg-based influenza vaccine designed to protect against four different flu viruses, including two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses. AFLURIA QUADRIVALENT is an influenza vaccine for people 6 months and older.

Is fluarix quadrivalent a live vaccine?

Fluarix Quadrivalent is an inactivated influenza virus vaccine used for the prevention of influenza.

Why am I so tired after the flu shot?

“The flu vaccine is designed to stimulate your immune system to build antibodies to the virus. That stimulation can cause a low-grade fever, a decrease in appetite, loose stool, mild fatigue or myalgia (muscle ache) and even a scant cough,” Teague says.

How long after a flu jab can you get side effects?

It is quite common to develop a fever (temperature 38°C or above) after a vaccination. This would normally happen within 48 hours of the vaccination and usually goes away within 48 hours.

Does afluria quadrivalent contain mercury?

The multi-dose presentation contains thimerosal added as a preservative; each 0.5 mL dose contains 24.5 mcg of mercury.

How long is afluria good once punctured?

Afluria Dosage and Administration Between uses, store the vial at 2–8°C (36–46°F) (see How Supplied/Storage and Handling [16]). Once the stopper has been pierced, the vial must be discarded within 28 days.

How is fluarix made?

FLUARIX QUADRIVALENT is prepared from influenza viruses propagated in embryonated chicken eggs. Each of the influenza viruses is produced and purified separately.

Is afluria FDA approved?

Seqirus announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved AFLURIA QUADRIVALENT (Influenza Vaccine) for use in individuals five years of age and older, extending the company’s broad portfolio of influenza vaccine offerings.