Flu Vaccine - Protection against Influenza

A vaccine that protects against the influenza virus. Recommended annually to prevent flu-related complications.
Category
Vaccine
Where to get
Available at clinics, pharmacies, and primary care facilities
Applicable for
Influenza Prevention
Inactive Influenza Virus
Contains inactivated or weakened virus strains
Adjuvants
Substances used to enhance the body's immune response to the vaccine
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Flu Vaccine (Influenza Vaccine) References

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What Is Flu Vaccine (Influenza Vaccine)

  1. https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/
  2. 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
  3. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccine-benefits.htm
  4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Influenza_vaccine
  5. https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/immunizations-seasonal-influenza/background-information/influenza-vaccines/
  6. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/influenza-(seasonal)

Flu Vaccine (Influenza Vaccine) Information

  1. https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/vaccines/flu-vaccine
  2. https://vaccineknowledge.ox.ac.uk/flu-vaccine
  3. https://patient.info/medicine/influenza-vaccine

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