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What are some of the side effects one can experience after taking FluMist?
Common side effects of FluMist include runny nose, sore throat, and fever. Less common are chills, cough, headache, muscle aches, irritability, and lethargy.
Is the flu mist discontinued?
no the flumist is still available but should only be taken by health ppl age 2-49
Does the H1N1 vaccine contain Mercury?
It depends in what form the vaccine is given. If it is FluMist (through the nose) or a single-dose pre-filled syringe, then it does not contain thermisol (mercury). If it a multiple dose vaccine, then it contains therimosol to help preserve the vaccine. The FDA has suspended the limits of mercury in the H1N1 vaccine, which means the multiple dose vaccine may contain amounts of mercury higher than the FDA has previously allowed.
Locations offerings flu shots in your area?
Universities & schools are not getting as much of the vaccine as they ordered and are paying more for it. Majority of doses for seasonal flu in Northwest Ohio, are going to pharmacies.H1N1 vaccine being distributed now are in the FluMist form, which can be only given to healthy people with no chronic illnesses (diabetes, asthma, obesity, long term aspirin use).H1N1 vaccines in the 'shot' form are expected to be delivered in the next 3 weeks.
What is the name of the shot?
The names of the flu vaccines that the US FDA approved for the 2011-2012 flu season are:Afluria from CSL LimitedFluvarix from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) BiologicalsFluLaval from ID Biomedical CorporationFluvirin from Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics LimitedFluzone and Fluzone High-Dose from Sanofi Pasteur, Inc.There is also a new form of flu vaccine that is injected into the layers of the skin instead of in the muscle like the typical flu shot. It is called Fluzone Intradermal from Sanofi Pasteur, Inc.Additionally, there is the nasal spray form of the flu vaccine. It is called FluMist from MedImmune Vaccines, Inc.
Is H3N2 virus included in the 2012-2013 flu shot?
Yes. The 2012-2013 flu season trivalent vaccines include:Type A/California/7/2009 (H1N1) ~ the "swine flu vaccine",Type A/Victoria/361/2011 (H3N2), andType B/Wisconsin/1/2010.The nasal mist FluMist Quadrivalent that came out this year, contains four types of flu viruses, including the same Type A viruses listed above and two Type B virus lineages:Type B/Yamagata/16/88, andType B/Victoria/2/87
Is there a new flu vaccine that protects against 4 strains of flu?
Yes, in April 2012 the FDA approved a new vaccine for the 2012-2013 flu season that is quadrivalent, meaning it contains vaccine for four strains of flu instead of the historically typical inclusion of three strains (trivalent). The new vaccine is called FluMist Quadrivalent. It is in the form of nasal mist and is made by AstraZeneca's MedImmune unit, as is the FluMist Trivalent nasal spray vaccine.The quadrivalent vaccine protects against an additional strain of Type B influenza, there had typically been two Type A vaccines and one Type B vaccine in the flu vaccinations, but the 2012-2013 quadrivalent protects against two strains of influenza A and two strains of influenza B. Like the trivalent nasal mist, it is approved for healthy people ages 2 to 49. Also like the trivalent mist, it uses attenuated viruses. These are "live", but weakened to make them unable to cause the flu. They are not totally "dead" or inactive, and therefore can provide better immunity in some people who can use live vaccines.According to the FDA, having an extra strain of influenza B increases the likelihood that the vaccine will protect more children against illness: "Illness caused by Influenza B virus affects children, particularly young and school-aged, more than any other population," said Dr. Karen Midthun, director of the FDA's biologics center.The side effects are the same as the trivalent FluMist, and include runny or stuffy nose, headaches, and sore throats.The specific strains in the 2012-2013 quadrivalent vaccine are:FluMist Quadrivalent contains four vaccine virus strains:one Type A/H1N1 strain ("swine flu"),one Type A/H3N2 strain, and,two Type B strains: one from each of the B/Yamagata/16/88 and the B/Victoria/2/87 lineages.FluMist Quadrivalent is manufactured according to the same process as FluMist.Trivalent vaccines continue to be available, as in the past, for injected IM, nasal spray, and intradermal administration routes, as well.
Is the 2012 flu vaccine the same strain as 2011 flu vaccine?
Not in the US. There is also a different and newly-approved vaccine for this flu season that is quadrivalent (see below). The trivalent seasonal flu vaccines for the 2012-2013 flu season in the US contain:Type A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus ~ the "swine flu vaccine",Type A/Victoria/361/2011 (H3N2)-like virus, and,Type B/Wisconsin/1/2010-like virus.The swine flu-like virus is the same Type A flu strain used in 2011: A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus, but the A/Victoria/361/2011 (H3N2)-like virus and the B/Wisconsin/1/2010-like virus are different.In addition, in April 2012 the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new vaccine for the 2012-2013 flu season that is quadrivalent, meaning it contains vaccine for four strains of flu instead of the historically typical inclusion of three strains (trivalent). The new vaccine is called FluMist Quadrivalent. It is in the form of nasal mist and is made by AstraZeneca's MedImmune unit, as is the FluMist Trivalent nasal spray influenza vaccine.The quadrivalent vaccine protects against an additional strain of Type B influenza. In prior years, there have typically been two Type A vaccines and one Type B vaccine in the flu vaccines, but the 2012-2013 quadrivalent protects against two strains of influenza Type A plus two strains of influenza B.Like the trivalent nasal mist, it is approved for healthy people ages 2 to 49. Also like the trivalent mist, it uses attenuated viruses. These are active ("live"), but severely weakened to make them unable to cause the flu. They are not totally "dead" or inactive, and, therefore, can provide better immunity in some people, especially children. (They are contraindicated for pregnant women and the immuno-compromised, see below in the related questions about who should not use some types of flu vaccines.)According to Dr. Karen Midthun, director of the FDA's biologics center, having an extra strain of influenza B increases the likelihood that the vaccine will protect more children against illness. She says that, "Illness caused by Influenza B virus affects children, particularly young and school-aged, more than any other population."The side effects of the quadrivalent vaccine are the same as the side effects from the trivalent FluMist, and include runny or stuffy nose, headaches, and sore throats.In the US the specific strains in the 2012-2013 quadrivalent vaccine are:FluMist Quadrivalent contains four vaccine virus strains:one Type A/H1N1 strain ("swine flu"),one Type A/H3N2 strain, and,two Type B strains: one from each of the B/Yamagata/16/88 and the B/Victoria/2/87 lineages.FluMist Quadrivalent is manufactured according to the same process as FluMist Trivalent.
What strains of flu does the 2012 - 2013 flu vaccination protect against?
For the 2012-2013 flu season in the US:This year's trivalent seasonal flu vaccines will protect against the following three strains of influenza:Type A/California/7/2009 (H1N1) ~ the "swine flu vaccine",Type A/Victoria/361/2011 (H3N2), andType B/Wisconsin/1/2010.There is also a new vaccine in the 2012-2013 flu season that is FluMist Quadrivalent. This new vaccine includes two Type B strains of flu instead of one. It contains B strains from both the B/Yamagata/16/88 and the B/Victoria/2/87 lineages in addition to the same strains of the Type A viruses (H1N1 and H3N2) that are included in the trivalent vaccines for this season. See the related questions below for more info.
Name a disease-causing virus for which there is a vaccination?
(1) Afluria (Pro) influenza virus vaccine, inactivated10(2) Fluarix Quadrivalent influenza virus vaccine, inactivated(3) Flublok Quadrivalent influenza virus vaccine, inactivated(4) Fluvirin (Pro) influenza virus vaccine, inactivated(5) Engerix-B hepatitis b adult vaccine(6) Flublok (Pro) influenza virus vaccine, inactivated(7)Zostavax (Pro) zoster vaccine live(8) Gardasil 9 (Pro) human papillomavirus vaccine(9) Flucelvax Quadrivalent influenza virus vaccine, inactivated(10) Shingrix (Pro) zoster vaccine, inactivated(13) FluMist (Pro) influenza virus vaccine, live, trivalent(12) Fluzone (Pro) influenza virus vaccine, inactivated
What is the name of swine flu vaccine?
For the US:For the 2011-2012 flu season in the US, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of six vaccines on July 18, 2011. These approved trivalent vaccines will all contain vaccine for the H1N1/09 "Swine Flu" and two other viruses suggested by CDC for this season (see more below). These approved vaccines are:Afluria (CSL Limited)Fluarix (Glaxo Smith Kline Biologicals)FluLaval (ID Biomedical Corporation)FluMist (MedImmune Vaccines, Inc.)Fluvirin (Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics Limited)Fluzone, Fluzone High-Dose, Fluzone Intradermal (Sanofi Pasteur, Inc.)The Fluzone Intradermal is a new formulation for administration in the layers of the skin (intradermal injection) instead of the intramuscular (IM) injection. Fluzone Intradermal administration uses a microinjection system with a very fine needle. Approved for those aged 18 through 64.The CDC-approved trivalent vaccines for this flu season will protect against the following three virus strains:A/California/7/09 (H1N1)-like virus (Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza virus)A/Victoria/210/2009 X-187 [A/Perth/16/2009/ (H3N2)-like virus]B/Brisbane/60/2008-like virusSee the FDA announcement in the related links section below.In the UK and other European Countries:One of the vaccines approved by EMEA for use in Europe in the 2009-2010 flu season was "Pandemrix" (see information in links below) for use by injection, and another is "Focetria" which is also for injection.
What vaccines are used for the flu?
The trivalent seasonal flu vaccine protects against the three strains of the flu that are expected to be causing infections in that flu season. The three flu viruses selected usually change each year. The vaccines don't protect against all strains, so it's not a guarantee, but is recommended for all people (except infants under six months, those with allergies, etc.- see list of those who should not get a flu vaccination in the related questions below). It is especially recommended that children, older adults, and people with chronic medical conditions get vaccinated every year before flu season. There is a new vaccine in the 2012-2013 flu season that is quadravalent, i.e., it has protection against four strains of the flu (FluMist Quadravalent).There are formulations of these vaccines for administration three different ways: The standard IM (intramuscular) flu shot/jab, a new (in 2011) vaccine for ID (intradermal) administration (in the layers of the skin), and the two nasal sprays. The IM and ID shots contain killed virus and are safe for use by most people (see exceptions in related question below).The nasal spray is made with live, weakened virus, and is, therefore, recommended only for those aged 2-49 years who are not pregnant. The people with suppressed immune systems are also usually advised to use only vaccines made with inactive "dead" viruses.For the 2012-2013 flu season in the US, this year's trivalent seasonal flu vaccines will protect against the following three strains of influenza:Type A/California/7/2009 (H1N1) ~ the "swine flu vaccine",Type A/Victoria/361/2011 (H3N2), andType B/Wisconsin/1/2010.There is also a new vaccine in the 2012-2013 flu season that is FluMist Quadrivalent. This new vaccine includes two Type B strains of flu instead of one. It contains B strains from both the B/Yamagata/16/88 and the B/Victoria/2/87 lineages in addition to the same strains of the Type A viruses (H1N1 and H3N2) that are included in the trivalent vaccines for this season. See the related questions below for more info.For the 2012-2013 Flu season in the US, the following vaccines for influenza are approved for use:AFLURIA Trivalent made by CSL/MerckAGRIFLU made by NovartisFLUARIX Trivalent made by GlaxoSmithKline BiologicalsFLUMIST made by MedImmune Vaccines, Inc.FLUMIST QUADRAVALENT made by MedImmune Vaccines, Inc.FLULAVAL Trivalent made by ID Biomedical Corporation of QuebecFLUVIRIN Trivalent made by NovartisFLUZONE made by Sanofi Pasteur, Inc.FLUZONE - High Dose made by Sanofi Pasteur, Inc.FLUZONE-Intradermal made by Sanofi Pasteur, Inc.For more information see the related link. Also see the related questions below for even more.
