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Influenza Vaccine, Quadrivalent Prefilled Syringe (INFLUENZA VIRUS VACCINE PRESERVATIVE FREE - INTRAMUSCULAR)

Vaccine to prevent a viral infection.

Brand Name(s): Afluria 2024-2025, Fluarix 2024-2025, Flublok 2024-2025, Flulaval 2024-2025, Fluzone 2024-2025

Instructions

This medicine is given as an injection into a muscle.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to latex.

Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.

Cautions

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

Speak with your health care provider before receiving any vaccinations.

Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Side Effects

The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.

  • lack of energy and tiredness
  • fever or chills
  • headaches
  • pain, redness, swelling near injection
  • muscle pain

Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:

  • dizziness
  • ear problems (ringing in the ears, hearing loss)
  • fainting
  • numbness or tingling in hands and feet
  • seizures
  • blurring or changes of vision

A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.

Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.

 
 

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