influenza vaccine inactivated

The inactivated influenza vaccine is a preventive immunization made from killed influenza viruses or viral components. It stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against specific influenza strains without causing infection. The vaccine is reformulated annually to target the specific influenza virus strains predicted to circulate during the upcoming flu season. It helps prevent influenza infection, which is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause fever, chills, cough, headache, muscle aches, and other symptoms, with potential for serious complications, especially in vulnerable populations.

Brand names

AfluriaFluadFluarixFlublokFlucelvax

Other names

flu shotinactivated influenza vaccineIIV