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Pharmacy Author:

Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD

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.

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Medical Editor:

Jay W. Marks, MD

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.

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In this Article

• 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 are the side effects of the influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine (live, intranasal spray)?

Side effects of intranasal vaccine can include runny nose, headache, wheezing, vomiting, muscle aches, fever, headache, sore throat, and cough.

Who should receive more than one dose of the vaccine influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine (live, intranasal spray)?

Individuals 2-9 years of age require 2 doses while individuals 10 years and older require one dose of intranasal H1N1 vaccine.

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

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