Flu (Influenza) Vaccine Side Effects
Flu shots do not usually cause severe side effects, but patients should seek medical attention for any unusual conditions. The severe side effects include high fever, behavior changes, allergic reaction,...
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Fluzone Vaccine
Fluzone is a flu shot that comes in High-Dose, Intradermal, Trivalent, and Quadrivalent versions just for adults over 65. What is Fluzone? Fluzone is an immunization against influenza (“the flu”)...
Fluad Vaccine
Fluad is a flu shot for adults over 65. It contains an adjuvant called MF59, which triggers a stronger immune response to the vaccine. Fluad caused a health scare in...
Fluvirin Vaccine
Fluvirin is a flu shot that prevents infection with three types of influenza viruses. Some of the most common side effects are flu-like symptoms, but Fluvirin can’t actually cause the...
FluMist Vaccine
FluMist is a nasal spray flu vaccine. It was discontinued in 2016-2017 flu season because it was only 3% effective in the previous three flu seasons. FluMist contains a live...
FluLaval Vaccine
FluLaval is a flu shot that helps prevent infection with three or four different types of influenza viruses. Some types of FluLaval were recalled in April 2015 because they might...
Flucelvax Vaccine
Flucelvax is a cell-based flu vaccine that is made in dog kidney cells rather than chicken eggs. There are Trivalent and Quadrivalent versions of Flucelvax and both are approved for...
Flublok Vaccine
Flublok is an egg-free flu vaccine for people over 18 years old. Unlike most other flu shots, Flublok is made in insect cells and it contains a flu virus protein...
Fluarix Vaccine
Fluarix is a flu shot for people who are at least 3 years old. It comes in Trivalent and Quadrivalent formulations. The most common side effects are reactions where the...
Agriflu Vaccine
Agriflu is a flu shot for adults against three types of influenza viruses. It is an egg-derived immunization that can trigger allergic reactions, but less than 1% of people experience...