Leaflet FOCETRIA 15mcg / ml injection suspension

Product code:
W52134003
Quantity:
10
Indicated for:
prevention of influenza
Route of administration:
injectable
Substance:
pandemic flu vaccine (vaccine)
ATC
J07BB02 — 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 FOCETRIA 15mcg / ml

Substance:
pandemic flu vaccine
Date of latest medicines list:
01-07-2013
Product code:
W52134003
Concentration:
15mcg / ml
Pharmaceutical form:
injection suspension
Quantity:
10
Product type:
Original
Prescription status:
P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.

Concentrations available for pandemic flu vaccine

  • 15mcg/ml
  • 30mcg/ml