Leaflet CELVAPAN injection suspension

Product code:
W54157001
Quantity:
20
Indicated for:
prevention of influenza
Route of administration:
injectable
Substance:
pandemic flu vaccine (vaccine)
ATC
J07BB01 — Antiinfectives for systemic use | Viral vaccines | Influenza vaccines

Precautions:

Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis

Risk of severe allergic reaction. Seek urgent medical help if serious symptoms occur.

Additional monitoring

Additional monitoring

This medicine is subject to additional monitoring.

Refrigerated storage

Refrigerated storage

Store in the refrigerator as instructed in the leaflet.

Protect from light

Protect from light

Store protected from light.

The pandemic influenza vaccine is used to prevent infections caused by influenza virus strains that have triggered a pandemic. This type of vaccine is rapidly developed during a pandemic based on the responsible virus strain, such as H1N1 (swine flu) in 2009.

The vaccine contains inactivated viral antigens or protein subunits that stimulate the immune system to produce specific antibodies against the pandemic strain. It is administered intramuscularly, usually in one or two doses, depending on public health recommendations.

The vaccine is intended for the general population, with priority given to high-risk groups such as healthcare workers, individuals with chronic illnesses, and the elderly.

Common side effects include pain at the injection site, mild fever, fatigue, and muscle aches. The pandemic influenza vaccine is an essential measure for controlling the spread of the virus during a pandemic and reducing associated mortality and morbidity.

General data about CELVAPAN

Substance:
pandemic flu vaccine
Date of latest medicines list:
01-07-2013
Product code:
W54157001
Pharmaceutical form:
injection suspension
Quantity:
20
Product type:
Original
Prescription status:
S — Medicines dispensed with a restricted medical prescription, reserved for use in certain specialized fields.

Concentrations available for pandemic flu vaccine

  • 15mcg/ml
  • 30mcg/ml