Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (Split Virion) IP is a seasonal influenza vaccine used to help prevent influenza infection by stimulating the body's immune response against influenza viruses.
Key Benefits
- Helps prevent seasonal influenza infection
- Stimulates the body's immune response against influenza viruses
- Supports protection against influenza-related illness
- Helps reduce the risk of influenza complications in appropriate individuals
- Provides strain-specific protection according to the seasonal vaccine composition
How It Works
The vaccine contains inactivated influenza virus components that cannot cause influenza infection. After administration, these components stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies and other immune responses against the influenza strains represented in the vaccine.
Common Side Effects
- Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site
- Mild fever
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Fatigue
- Chills
- Mild nausea
Important Information
Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (Split Virion) IP should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional according to recommended immunization schedules. It is intended for prevention and does not treat an existing influenza infection. Vaccine composition is updated periodically to reflect circulating influenza strains. Individuals with a history of severe allergic reactions to a previous influenza vaccine or its components should inform their healthcare professional before vaccination.