📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Prevention of influenza caused by influenza virustypes A and type B:*
BY IM INJ OR SC INJ: Adults:0.5 ml one dose; Children 6 months-3 yr: 0.25 ml or 0.5 ml; over 3 yr, 0.5 ml. If child is not vaccinated give second dose after minimum 4 weeks.
⛔ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to poultry proteins (eggs, feathers), acute febrile illness.
⚠️ Precautions & Warnings
Pregnancy. Do not add other vaccines to the same syringe.
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Local reactions; fever, malaise, rarely neurological disturbances.
📚 Official Regulatory & Clinical References
- Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP): Drug Registration, S.R.O. Price Gazettes & National Essential Medicines List (NEML).
- World Health Organization (WHO): Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology (ATC/DDD Index).
- Formulary Standards: British National Formulary (BNF) & Pakistan National Formulary (PNF) guidelines.