Generic name: influenza virus vaccine (injection) [IN-floo-EN-za-VYE-rus-VAK-seen]
Brand names: Afluria 2024-2025, Fluad PF Prefilled Syringe 2024-2025, Fluarix PF Prefilled Syringe 2024-2025, Flublok PF Prefilled Syringe 2024-2025, Flucelvax 2024-2025, ... show all 30 brands
Drug class: Viral vaccines
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jul 30, 2024. Written by Cerner Multum.
What is Flucelvax 2024-2025?
Influenza virus ("the flu") is a contagious disease caused by a virus that can spread from one person to another through the air or on surfaces. Flu symptoms include fever, chills, tiredness, aches, sore throat, cough, vomiting, and diarrhea. The flu can also cause sinus infections, ear infections, bronchitis, or serious complications such as pneumonia.
Flucelvax 2024-2025 is for use in adults and children to prevent infection caused by influenza virus. This vaccine helps your body develop immunity to the disease, but will not treat an active infection you already have.
The injectable Flucelvax 2024-2025 (flu shot) is made from "killed viruses." This medication guide addresses only the injectable form of this vaccine.
Like any vaccine, Flucelvax 2024-2025 may not provide protection from disease in every person.
Flucelvax 2024-2025 side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Keep track of any and all side effects you have. If you receive an this vaccine in the future, you may need to tell the vaccination provider if the previous shot caused any side effects.
Flucelvax 2024-2025 is made from "killed viruses" and will not cause you to become ill with the flu virus. You may have flu-like symptoms at any time during flu season that may be caused by other strains of influenza virus.
Flucelvax 2024-2025 may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; or
nervous system problems--numbness, pain, tingling, weakness, burning or prickly feeling, vision or hearing problems, trouble breathing.
Common side effects of Flucelvax 2024-2025 may include:
pain, redness, tenderness, swelling, bruising, or a hard lump where the shot was given;
diarrhea, loss of appetite;
muscle pain;
headache, tiredness; or
fussiness, crying, or drowsiness in a child.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report vaccine side effects to the US Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-822-7967.
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Warnings
Flucelvax 2024-2025 is made from "killed viruses" and will not cause you to become ill with the flu virus.
Before taking this medicine
You may not receive this vaccine if you are allergic to eggs, or if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to a flu vaccine.
Tell your vaccination provider if you have:
fever;
fainted after receiving an injection;
a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicine); or
a history of Guillain-Barre syndrome (within 6 weeks after receiving a flu vaccine).
Tell your vaccination provider if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How is this vaccine given?
Follow your doctor's instructions or the schedule recommended by your local health department.
Your vaccination provider, pharmacist, or doctor can recommend the best Flucelvax 2024-2025 for your age.
This vaccine is given as an injection (shot) into a muscle.
Since the Flucelvax 2024-2025 is redeveloped each year for specific strains of influenza, you should receive a flu vaccine every year.
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What happens if I miss a dose?
Be sure to receive all recommended doses of this vaccine or you may not be fully protected against disease.
What happens if I overdose?
An overdose of this vaccine is unlikely to occur.
What should I avoid before or after receiving this vaccine?
Follow your vaccination provider's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
What other drugs will affect Flucelvax 2024-2025?
Before receiving this vaccine, tell your vaccination provider about all other vaccines you have recently received.
Other drugs may affect Flucelvax 2024-2025, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
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Popular FAQ
How and where is a flu shot injection given?
The flu shot is usually given as an intramuscular (IM) needle injection into the upper, outer arm muscle called the deltoid muscle in people 3 years of age and older. The preferred injection site for infants and young children is the front, outer area of the thigh. The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older receive a flu vaccine every year, typically in Sept. or Oct. Continue reading
What flu vaccine can I use with an egg allergy?
Egg-free vaccines include Flublok Quadrivalent, for people 18 years and older and Flucelvax Quadrivalent for people 6 months and older. The CDC now states that people with egg-allergy may receive any flu vaccine appropriate for their age and health status. Continue reading
How well does the flu vaccine work?
Flu vaccination typically reduces the risk of flu illness by between 40% and 60% during seasons when the flu viruses are well-matched to the flu vaccine. But if you are infected with the virus, the vaccine reduces your chances of getting the flu and passing it on to others and lessens the severity of symptoms, hospitalizations and death. Continue reading
How can I get a flu vaccine without a needle?
Options that are available for a needle-free flu vaccine are the FluMist Quadrivalent nasal spray and the Afluria Quadrivalent vaccine given with the Stratis needle-free jet injector. Check with your healthcare provider to see if you are eligible. Continue reading
Where can I get the flu vaccine right now?
You can find the flu vaccine most quickly at your local pharmacy, where you can usually walk in without an appointment. To save time, you might prefer to make an appointment. Call your pharmacist to be sure they have the current year's vaccine in stock. Continue reading
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Further information
- Your vaccination provider, pharmacist, or doctor can provide more information about this vaccine. Additional information is available from your local health department or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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