Fluvirin (Influenza Virus Vaccine) Drug Information: Overdosage and Contraindications

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May 27, 2012

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The Seasonal Flu Vaccine: What You Need to Know

Why get vaccinated?
Inactivated influenza vaccine
Who should get inactivated influenza vaccine?
When should I get influenza vaccine?
Some people should talk with a doctor before getting influenza vaccine.
What are the risks from inactivated influenza vaccine?
What if there is a severe reaction?
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
How can I learn more?

Why get vaccinated?

Influenza (the “flu”) is a contagious disease.

It is caused by the influenza virus, which can be spread by coughing, sneezing, or nasal secretions.

Other illnesses can have the same symptoms and are often mistaken for influenza. But only an illness caused by the influenza virus is really influenza.

Anyone can get influenza, but rates of infection are highest among children. For mo...

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OVERDOSE

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CONTRAINDICATIONS

Hypersensitivity

Do not administer FLUVIRIN® to anyone with known history of severe allergic reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis) to egg proteins (eggs or egg products), or to any component of FLUVIRIN®, or who has had a life-threatening reaction to previous influenza vaccinations.

Last reviewed on RxList: 1/10/2012
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.