Vaxigrip
Composition for Vaxigrip Products
Vaxigrip Products are primarily used for
Influenza (flu)Products for Vaxigrip
Vaxigrip Vaccine SH-2026 Formula
prefilled syringe of 0.5 ml Suspension for Injection
MRP₹1067
Vaxigrip Vaccine NH 2025-2026 Formula
prefilled syringe of 0.5 ml Suspension for Injection
MRP₹1067
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About Vaxigrip Products
Vaxigrip Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Vaxigrip are Headache, Weakness, Injection site allergic reaction, Bruise, Joint pain, Sweating, Shivering.
How Vaxigrip Products work
Inactivated influenza vaccine is an inactivated vaccine (made from a dead virus). It helps develop immunity by forming antibodies, which are proteins that protect against infection caused by viruses present in the vaccine.
In Depth Information for Vaxigrip Products
- Your doctor will inject Vaxigrip as an injection in the muscle of the upper arm or thigh muscle.
- Vaccination should be repeated in accordance with guidelines to protect you from the flu.
- It can take up to 2 weeks for the vaccine to work. Therefore, you could still develop the illness if you are exposed to flu immediately before or after your vaccination.
- The vaccine will not protect you against common cold, even though some of the symptoms are similar to flu.
Patient Concerns about Vaxigrip Products
Frequently asked questions about Vaxigrip Products
Q. When should I get vaccinated against influenza or flu?
You can get vaccinated at any time during the cold season. However, it is better to get vaccinated at the beginning of the cold season. It is important to know that only one injection is required to protect you for a year.
Q. Who should get vaccinated against influenza?
Vaxigrip Vaccine SH-2026 Formula is recommended for people who are at high risk of developing influenza (flu). It is mainly given to children as early as 6 months of age, pregnant women, and adults patients having weak immunity due to chronic illness.
Q. Is Vaxigrip Vaccine SH-2026 Formula helpful in preventing swine flu?
Yes, Vaxigrip Vaccine SH-2026 Formula is used to prevent symptoms of swine flu. Vaxigrip Vaccine SH-2026 Formula contains a very small amount of the flu virus which is introduced in our body to promote the production of antibodies (chemicals that attack that specific virus). This helps to develop immunity against the virus infection in the future.
Q. How do you store Vaxigrip Vaccine SH-2026 Formula?
Vaxigrip Vaccine SH-2026 Formula should be stored in a refrigerator at 2 - 8ºC (35-46ºF) until it is used. The temperature (2 to 8ºC) must be maintained even when transporting Vaxigrip Vaccine SH-2026 Formula.
Q. How is Vaxigrip Vaccine SH-2026 Formula supplied?
Vaxigrip Vaccine SH-2026 Formula is supplied as a suspension in a prefilled syringe with a plunger stopper and a tip cap with or without needles in various pack sizes.