H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccines
Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD
Dr. Ogbru received his Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy in 1995. He completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Arizona/University Medical Center in 1996. He was a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and a Regional Clerkship Coordinator for the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy from 1996-99.
Jay W. Marks, MD
Jay W. Marks, MD, is a board-certified internist and gastroenterologist. He graduated from Yale University School of Medicine and trained in internal medicine and gastroenterology at UCLA/Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
- What is the 2009 H1NI (swine flu) vaccine?
- How are the H1N1 vaccines manufactured and are they safe?
- What are the differences between the H1N1 and regular flu vaccine?
- Who should receive H1N1 flu vaccine?
- What is the influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine (inactivated injectable)
- What are risks of adverse events and side effects for the influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine (inactivated injectable)?
- Who should receive more than one dose of the monovalent vaccine (inactivated injectable) and what about pregnant or nursing women?
- What is the influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine (live, intranasal spray)?
- Who should and should not receive the influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine (live, intranasal spray)?
- What are the side effects of the influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine (live, intranasal spray)?
- Who should receive more than one dose of the vaccine influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine (live, intranasal spray)?
What is the 2009 H1NI (swine flu) vaccine?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the H1N1 vaccine as an injection and an intranasal spray made by CSL, Sanofi Pasteur, MedImmune and Novartis.
How are the H1N1 vaccines manufactured and are they safe?
The H1N1 vaccines are manufactured using the same vaccine manufacturing processes used for the regular seasonal flu vaccines and the H1N1 vaccines should be as safe and as effective as the regular seasonal flu vaccines.
What are the differences between the H1N1 and regular flu vaccine?
The difference between regular flu vaccines and H1N1 vaccines is the virus that is used in the manufacturing process. Regular flu vaccine does not contain components of the 2009 H1N1 virus. Regular flu vaccines do not protect against H1N1, and H1N1 vaccines will not protect against the regular flu.
References:
CDC Questions & Answers: 2009 H1N1 Nasal Spray Vaccine
Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine (Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics Limited), Prescribing Information
Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine (Sanofi Pasteur, Inc.), Prescribing Information
Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine (CSL Limited), Prescribing Information
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