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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Afluria Vaccine
Afluria is a flu vaccine that comes in several varieties for children and adults, including one with a needle-free delivery system called PharmaJet. Afluria was associated with a 23% risk...
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Hepatitis A Vaccine Side Effects
Havrix and Vaqta are two vaccines against Hepatitis A. The risk of severe side effects is low, but Vaqta is more likely to cause fevers in children under 2 years...
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Vaqta Vaccine
Vaqta is an immunization against a liver disease caused by the Hepatitis A virus (HAV). Severe side effects are rare, but fevers occur in 16% of children under 2 years...
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Havrix Vaccine
Havrix is an immunization against Hepatitis A. The most common side effect is soreness and pain where the shot was given. Havrix has been linked to reports of severe side...
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Hepatitis A Vaccine
The Hepatitis A vaccine is an immunization against a viral disease that causes liver inflammation. It is very safe, but some children develop mild fevers or seizures. Serious side effects...