The nasal spray: The viruses in the nasal spray vaccine are weakened and do not cause severe symptoms often associated with influenza illness. In children, side effects from the nasal spray may include:. If these problems occur, they begin soon after vaccination and usually are mild and short-lived. A flu shot, like other injections, can occasionally cause fainting.
Tell your provider if you feel dizzy or have vision changes or ringing in the ears. As with any medicine, there is a very remote chance of a vaccine causing a severe allergic reaction, other serious injury, or death.
People who think that they have been injured by a flu vaccine can file a claim for compensation from the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program VICP external icon. More information about the safety of flu vaccines is available at Influenza Flu Vaccine Safety. Flu vaccine is produced by private manufacturers, so supply depends on manufacturers. Vaccine manufacturers have projected that they will supply the United States with as many as million to million doses of influenza vaccine for the season.
These projections may change as the season progresses. All flu vaccines for the season will be quadrivalent four component. People who have a history of severe egg allergy those who have had any symptom other than hives after exposure to egg should be vaccinated in a medical setting, supervised by a health care provider who is able to recognize and manage severe allergic reactions. Two completely egg-free ovalbumin-free flu vaccine options are available: quadrivalent recombinant vaccine and quadrivalent cell-based vaccine.
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Syndicate. Minus Related Pages. On This Page. Quadrivalent flu vaccines include: Standard-dose quadrivalent influenza shots that are manufactured using virus grown in eggs. Different influenza shots are licensed for different age groups. These four vaccines are approved for people 6 months of age and older. Most influenza shots are given in an arm muscle with a needle. One quadrivalent influenza shot Afluria Quadrivalent can be given either with a needle for people aged 6 months and older or with a jet injector for people aged 18 through 64 years only.
A quadrivalent cell-based influenza shot Flucelvax Quadrivalent containing virus grown in cell culture, which is licensed for people 4 years and older. This vaccine is egg-free. Recombinant quadrivalent influenza shot Flublok Quadrivalent , an egg-free vaccine, approved for people 18 years and older. A quadrivalent flu shot using an adjuvant an ingredient that helps create a stronger immune response , Fluad Quadrivalent, approved for people 65 years of age and older.
A quadrivalent high-dose influenza vaccine Fluzone High-Dose, which contains a higher dose of antigen to help create a stronger immune response, licensed for people 65 years and older. A live attenuated influenza vaccine FluMist Quadrivalent , which is given intranasally. This vaccine is approved for people 2 through 49 years of age. Live attenuated influenza vaccine should not be given to people who are pregnant, immunocompromised persons, and some other groups.
There are many flu vaccine options to choose from, but the most important thing is for all people 6 months and older to get a flu vaccine every year. Influenza Vaccine Products for the Season. Additional considerations concerning the timing of vaccination for certain groups include: Adults, especially those 65 years and older, should generally not get vaccinated early in July or August because protection may decrease over time, but early vaccination can be considered for any person who is unable to return at a later time to be vaccinated.
Children can get vaccinated as soon as vaccine becomes available, even if this is in July or August. Some children need two doses of flu vaccine. For those children it is recommended to get the first dose as soon as vaccine is available, because the second dose needs to be given at least 4 weeks after the first.
Early vaccination can also be considered for people who are in the third trimester of pregnancy, because this can help protect their infants during the first months of life when they are too young to be vaccinated.
Find flu vaccines in your area. Everyone 6 months of age and older needs a flu vaccine. Flu vaccination can keep you from getting sick with flu. For example, during flu vaccination prevented an estimated 7. Having the flu vaccine will also stop you spreading flu to other people who may be more at risk of serious problems from flu.
Flu vaccines are very safe. All adult flu vaccines are given by injection into the muscle of the upper arm. It's very rare for anyone to have a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to the flu vaccine.
If this does happen, it usually happens within minutes. The person who vaccinates you will be trained to deal with allergic reactions and treat them immediately.
Anyone can report a suspected side effect of a vaccine through the Yellow Card Scheme. There are several types of injected flu vaccine. None of them contain live viruses so they cannot give you flu. If you're eligible for the flu vaccine on the NHS, you'll be offered one that's most effective for you, depending on your age:. Children aged between 6 months and 2 years who have a long-term health condition are offered an approved injected flu vaccine instead of the nasal spray vaccine.
Find out about the children's nasal spray flu vaccine. Talk to a GP, practice nurse or pharmacist for more information about these vaccines. Read more about why vaccines are safe and important , including how they work and what they contain. Page last reviewed: 24 August Next review due: 24 August Flu vaccine.
This page is about the flu vaccine for adults. Find out about the children's flu vaccine The best time to have the flu vaccine is in the autumn or early winter before flu starts spreading. Depending on individual product, most IIVs are recommended for use among persons aged 6 months or above, including those who are healthy, pregnant women and those with chronic medical problems. LAIV can be used for people 2 to 49 years of age except those who are pregnant, immunocompromised or with other contraindications please refer to Question 19 for details.
Please consult your doctor for details. Who should not receive inactivated influenza vaccine IIV? People who have a history of severe allergic reaction to any vaccine component or a previous dose of any influenza vaccine are not suitable to have inactivated seasonal influenza vaccination.
Individuals with mild egg allergy who are considering an influenza vaccination can be given IIV in primary care setting. Individuals with a history of anaphylaxis to egg should have seasonal influenza vaccine administered by healthcare professionals in appropriate medical facilities with capacity to recognise and manage severe allergic reactions.
Influenza vaccine contains ovalbumin an egg protein , but the vaccine manufacturing process involves repeated purification and the ovalbumin content is very low.
Even people who are allergic to eggs are generally safe to receive vaccination. Those with bleeding disorders or on anticoagulants should consult their doctors for advice.
If an individual suffers from fever on the day of vaccination, vaccination should be deferred till recovery. Who should not receive recombinant influenza vaccine RIV? RIV contains no egg protein. If an individual suffers from fever on the day of vaccination, vaccination should be deferred till recover.
RIV does not require egg in the production process. Who should not receive live attenuated influenza vaccine LAIV? LAIV is a live vaccine and is generally contraindicated in the following conditions, taking reference from recommendations of the United States, United Kingdom and Canada:. Also, specialist advice should be sought on giving LAIV for children who require regular oral steroid for maintenance of asthma control or who have previously required intensive care for asthmatic attack.
Canada recommended that individuals with severe asthma currently on oral or high-dose inhaled glucocorticosteroids or active wheezing or those with medically attended wheezing in the 7 days prior to vaccination should not use LAIV. According to Canadian guidelines, intramuscular influenza vaccination is the standard for children living with HIV. LAIV may be considered as an option for children 2 to 17 years of age with stable HIV infection on highly active antiretroviral therapy HAART and adequate immune function, and the decision should be made on a case-by-case basis.
Individuals with mild egg allergy who are considering an influenza vaccination can be given LAIV in primary care setting. My child has asthma. Should he avoid influenza vaccination in case it gives him an asthmatic attack? Children suffering from lung diseases such as asthma are recommended to receive IIV because of an increased risk of complications associated with influenza.
However, children 2 years through 4 years who have asthma or who have had a history of wheezing in the past 12 months should not receive live attenuated influenza vaccine Please refer to Question 19 for details.
What are the possible side effects following inactivated influenza vaccine administration? Inactivated influenza vaccine is very safe and usually well tolerated apart from occasional soreness, redness or swelling at the injection site.
Some recipients may experience fever, muscle pain, and tiredness beginning 6 to 12 hours after vaccination and lasting up to two days. If fever or discomforts persist, please consult a doctor. Immediate severe allergic reactions like hives, swelling of the lips or tongue, and difficulties in breathing are rare and require emergency consultation. However, influenza vaccination may not necessarily have causal relations with these adverse events. Studies have shown that the risk of GBS after influenza infection What are the possible side effects following recombinant influenza vaccine RIV administration?
The most common side effects following RIV administration include tenderness and pain over the injection site. Recipients may also experience headache, fatigue, muscle pain and joint pain.
What are the possible side effects following live attenuated influenza vaccine LAIV administration? The most common adverse reactions following LAIV administration are nasal congestion or runny nose in all ages , fever in children and sore throat in adults.
The safety in pregnant women has not been established. Can seasonal influenza vaccination cause GBS? GBS is a rare neurological disorder causing paralysis and even respiratory difficulties. Most people recover completely but some have chronic weakness.
GBS can develop following a variety of infections, including influenza. So far, there is no conclusive evidence supporting a causal relationship between seasonal influenza vaccine and GBS. As it is unknown whether seasonal influenza vaccination is causally associated with increased risk of recurrent GBS, precaution should be made to ascertain the temporal relationship if there is a history of GBS. Please consult your doctor for advice. Does seasonal influenza vaccine cause influenza?
The viruses in inactivated influenza vaccine are killed viruses and the haemagglutinin contained in recombinant influenza vaccine is a surface protein of the influenza virus, therefore both vaccines cannot cause influenza. The viruses in live attenuated influenza vaccine LAIV are weakened and cannot cause influenza in immunocompetent individuals.
However, LAIV is not recommended for close contacts and caregivers of severely immunosuppressed persons who require a protective environment because of the theoretical risk of transmission of the live attenuated vaccine viruses to the severely immunosuppressed persons and cause disease. Is the seasonal influenza vaccine safe for breastfeeding mothers and their infants? Seasonal influenza vaccine is safe for breastfeeding mothers and their infants.
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