Fluzone Side Effects
From Pharmacy Drug Guide
Fluzone is an influenza vaccine administered to those over six months old in order to prevent seasonal flu. Manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur, each 2010-2011 Fluzone vaccine is comprised of three inactivated flu viruses: type A, subtype H1N1; type A, subtype H3N2; and type B. Fluzone can help stop patients from contracting these viruses, and can also lessen the severity of the flu if it develops. Fluzone usues inactivated influenza virus vaccines that are grown in fertilized chicken eggs.[1]
Fluzone can cause side effects such as fever, headaches and muscle aches. While Fluzone side effects may mimic flu symptoms, the vaccine is inactivated and can not actually cause patients to get the flu.[1]
Fluzone comes in three versions: Fluzone, which is approved for use in people six months or older; Fluzone High-Dose, approved for use in people 65 and older; and Fluzone Intradermal use in people 18 through 64 years of age.[1]
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| Brand name for | Influenza virus vaccine[2] |
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| Manufacturer | Sanofi Pasteur, Inc.[1] |
| Uses | Immunization against influenza virus subtypes A and type B[1] |
| Headaches and muscle aches, as well as redness, swelling, and soreness near the point of entry[3] | |
| Who should not get the Fluzone vaccine | Children under six months, anyone allergic to eggs.[2] |
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Common Fluzone Side Effects
As with other inactive flu vaccines, the most common side effects associated with Fluzone include, but are not limited to:[1]
- Soreness, pain, redness and swelling where the shot is administered
- Headaches
- Myalgia or pain in the muscle tissue
- Tiredness
- Fever
Children are more likely to experience drowsiness from Fluzone than adults.
Flu Vaccine Side Effects
Fluzone Allergic Reactions
Although severe allergic reactions are not common, they can occur. Anyone allergic to eggs or chicken products are advised not get the Fluzone vaccine. The same applies to anyone who has suffered a previous allergic reaction to any vaccine components. The inactive ingredients in Fluzone - any one of which could cause an allergic reaction - are gelatin, thimerosal, octoxynol 9, and formaldehyde. High-dose and Fluzone Intradermal products also contain formaldehyde, octylphenol ethoxylate.[1]
Fluzone injections may expose patients to latex, causing problems in those who are allergic to this type of rubber.[1]
Fluzone Precautions and Warnings
- The FDA and the CDC have received reports linking febrile seizure in infants to the Sanofi Fluzone flu vaccine. Some evidence suggests that febrile seizures are more among children getting Fluzone. Fluzone is the only flu vaccine that has been approved for children between six and 23 months of age.[4]
- Fluzone is not for children under the age of six months.[1]
- Fluzone is typically not recommended for patients who have been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS).[1]
- Not enough research has been conducted to know how Fluzone affects unborn babies when used by pregnant women.[1]
Also See: Flu Shot Side Effects, Fluzone High-Dose Side Effects, Fluvirin Side Effects, Free Flu Shots, FluMist Side Effects, Tamiflu Coupons
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=48284&CFID=94849989&CFTOKEN=c6e7cb5b7de410b0-A63D0258-FF26-BDEF-179001658B7D6474&jsessionid=ca3030210d364e2e5f18
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://www.fda.gov/downloads/biologicsbloodvaccines/.../ucm195479.pdf
- ↑ http://www.fluzone.com/?fa=protect/fluzone/about/character
- ↑ http://children.webmd.com/news/20110120/flu-vaccine-infant-febrile-seizures-reported
