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Per pre-filled syringe: Inactivated flu vaccine (split virion). Per multidose vial: Flu vaccine (split virion, inactivated).
Indications / Uses
VAXIGRIP helps to protect against influenza (flu). VAXIGRIP should be used according to official recommendations.
When a person receives the vaccine VAXIGRIP, the immune system (the body's natural defence system) will produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease. None of the ingredients in the vaccine can cause flu.
Flu is a disease that can spread rapidly and is caused by different types of virus strains that can change every year. This is why the patient may need to be vaccinated every year. The greatest risk of catching flu is during the coldest months. If the patient was not vaccinated in the autumn, it is still possible to do it until spring since the patient runs the risk of catching flu until then. The doctor will be able to recommend the best time to be vaccinated.
VAXIGRIP is intended to protect the patient against three strains of virus contained in the vaccine after about 2 to 3 weeks following the injection.
The incubation period for flu is a few days, so if the patient is exposed to flu immediately before or after vaccination, patient could still develop the illness.
This vaccine will not protect the patient against the common cold, even though some of the symptoms are similar to flu.
Per pre-filled syringe: Inactivated flu vaccine (split virion). Per multidose vial: Flu vaccine (split virion, inactivated).
Indications / Uses
VAXIGRIP helps to protect against influenza (flu). VAXIGRIP should be used according to official recommendations.
When a person receives the vaccine VAXIGRIP, the immune system (the body's natural defence system) will produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease. None of the ingredients in the vaccine can cause flu.
Flu is a disease that can spread rapidly and is caused by different types of virus strains that can change every year. This is why the patient may need to be vaccinated every year. The greatest risk of catching flu is during the coldest months. If the patient was not vaccinated in the autumn, it is still possible to do it until spring since the patient runs the risk of catching flu until then. The doctor will be able to recommend the best time to be vaccinated.
VAXIGRIP is intended to protect the patient against three strains of virus contained in the vaccine after about 2 to 3 weeks following the injection.
The incubation period for flu is a few days, so if the patient is exposed to flu immediately before or after vaccination, patient could still develop the illness.
This vaccine will not protect the patient against the common cold, even though some of the symptoms are similar to flu.