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Brand name: Vaxigrip Tetra 2024 TM
Active ingredients: influenza quadrivalent vaccine 2024
What it is used for
Vaxigrip Tetra is indicated for the prevention of influenza disease caused by the two influenza A virus subtypes and the two influenza B virus types contained in the vaccine for:,- active immunisation of adults, including pregnant women, and children from 6 months of age and older,- passive protection of infant(s) from birth to less than 6 months of age following vaccination of pregnant women (see Sections 4.2 Dose and method of administration, 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use, 4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation and 5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties clinical trials).
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intramuscular. This medicine is given through a needle inserted into the muscle beneath the skin.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 12 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Colourless opalescent liquid
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
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Reporting side effects
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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