Influenza, or flu, is a disease caused by viral infection that can affect the nose, throat, and lungs. Common symptoms of the flu experienced by individuals include fever, headache, coughing, body aches, loss of appetite, and sore throat.
Benefits of VAXIGRIP TETRA Vaccine
Prevents influenza caused by 4 types of influenza viruses, namely 2 types of A and 2 types of B, that are highly contagious through saliva (droplets).
VAXIGRIP TETRA Vaccination Schedule
VAXIGRIP TETRA Vaccination schedule for children according to Indonesian Pediatric Society recommendations
- Ages 6 months – 9 years: 2 doses given in the first year of administration with a minimum interval of 4 weeks. Repeat every 1 year.
- Ages > 9 years: 1 dose repeated every 1 year.
VAXIGRIP TETRA Vaccination schedule for adults - 1 dose every 1 year, including during any trimester of pregnancy.
VAXIGRIP TETRA Vaccination schedule for elderly - 1 dose every 1 year.
Composition of VAXIGRIP TETRA Vaccine
Each dose (0.5 mL) contains inactive influenza virus types A and B as inactive ingredients.
Side Effects VAXIGRIP TETRA Vaccine
Fever, headache, decreased appetite, vomiting, muscle ache, swelling and redness at injection site.
Contraindication of VAXIGRIP TETRA Vaccine
- Hypersensitivity to any of the components of the vaccine including ovalbumin, chicken protein, neomycin, formaldehyde, and octoxinol-9.
- History of severe allergy to previous influenza vaccines.
Special Attention for VAXIGRIP TETRA Vaccine
- Vaccination should be postponed in individuals experiencing fever or acute infection.
Price
IDR 620,000/dose