Flu Vaccine Information and Benefits
The Flu Vaccine is used to prevent infection by influenza viruses.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Widely available at clinics, pharmacies, and some workplaces.
Applicable for
Inactivated influenza vaccine
Varies by formulation
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez
Flu Vaccine References
If you want to know more about Flu Vaccine, consider exploring links below:
What Is Flu Vaccine
- https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/flu-vaccination-who-should-have-it-this-winter-and-why/the-flu-vaccination-who-should-have-it-and-why-winter-2023-to-2024
- https://patient.info/infections/influenza-and-flu-like-illness/immunisation-for-flu
- https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/vaccines/flu-vaccine
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Influenza_vaccine
- https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/immunizations-seasonal-influenza/background-information/influenza-vaccines/
- https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/keyfacts.htm
- https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/influenza-(seasonal)
Flu Vaccine Information
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