Fluvirin

What is it?

A preparation of inactivated influenzaviruses comprising 15µg per 0.5ml of a variety of different strains B/ Hong Kong/330/2001-like strain, New Caledonia/20/99(H1N1)-like strain and A. Moscow/10/99 (H3N2)like strain. Available in pre-prepared syringes for injection.

Medical Uses

Immunization against influenza.

Dosage

Adults, 0.5ml by intramuscular or deep subcutaneous injection; children, aged 6 months to 3 years, 0.25ml or 0.5ml; aged over 3 years, 0.5ml if receiving vaccination for first time. Do not give second dose until at least one month has elapsed.

Special Care

Pregnancy.

Avoid Use

Children under 3 years of age, patients with allergy to chicken or egg protein (as vaccines are cultivated on these).

Known Side Effects

Feverishness, headache, malaise, soreness at injection site, alluncommon and transient.

Manufacturer

Evans Vaccines.