• Cadiflu-S Vaccine helps protect you from influenza (flu)
• It works by exposing you to a small dose of the flu virus which helps your body to develop immunity against the disease
• Vaccination will not treat an existing flu virus infection
• Cadiflu-S Vaccine is given as an injection into a muscle by a doctor or nurse
• It is usually given just before the cold season when the flu virus begins to increase
• Normally, only one injection is required to protect you for a year
• You should have the vaccination each year because different new strains of the flu virus emerge frequently and different vaccines are developed
• It is especially important to have this vaccine if you are elderly or have chronic health problems such as diabetes, heart failure, kidney failure, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• It is also recommended for young children over 6 months of age.
• This vaccine can cause mild side effects, but it is better to get vaccinated than to become infected with flu
• The most common side effects include headache, muscle pain, weakness, tiredness, bruising, joint pain, sweating, shivering, and pain or swelling at the vaccination site
• They do not normally last very long
• Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worry you.
• Before having the injection, you should tell your doctor if you have an illness with a high temperature or if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a vaccine
• Some other medicines may react with the flu vaccine so talk to your doctor about other medications you are taking as well
• As with any vaccine, vaccination may not fully protect everybody, although it will reduce the symptoms of the flu if you get it
• It will not prevent illness from avian flu (bird flu) or a common cold
• Consult your doctor first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Cadiflu-S Vaccine

• In Prevention of Influenza (flu) Influenza (flu) is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system (nose, throat, and lungs)
• For most people, it gets better on its own
• However, for people who are at a higher risk of becoming seriously ill such as elderly, young children, pregnant women, people with chronic long-term conditions (such as asthma, heart disease, and diabetes), people with weakened immune systems and residents of a nursing home should have the influenza vaccine to provide protection
• Because the flu virus changes quickly and new strains appear regularly, a new vaccination is needed every year (even though you may have antibodies to a previous version)
• It is never 100% effective and some strains will be immune, but it is still your best defense against influenza and will reduce the seriousness of the illness if you get it
• Influenza can be a serious illness and kills a large number of people every year
• So, you should ask about this vaccine if you feel you are vulnerable.

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Frequestly asked Questions

When should I get vaccinated against influenza or flu?

You can get vaccinated at any time during the cold season. However, it is better to get vaccinated at the beginning of the cold season. It is important to know that only one injection is required to protect you for a year.

Who should get vaccinated against influenza?

Cadiflu-S Vaccine is recommended for people who are at high risk of developing influenza (flu). It is mainly given to children as early as 6 months of age, pregnant women, and adults patients having weak immunity due to chronic illness.

Is Cadiflu-S Vaccine helpful in preventing swine flu?

Yes, Cadiflu-S Vaccine is used to prevent symptoms of swine flu. Cadiflu-S Vaccine contains a very small amount of the flu virus which is introduced in our body to promote the production of antibodies (chemicals that attack that specific virus). This helps to develop immunity against the virus infection in the future.

How do you store Cadiflu-S Vaccine?

Cadiflu-S Vaccine should be stored in a refrigerator at 2 - 8ºC (35-46ºF) until it is used. The temperature (2 to 8ºC) must be maintained even when transporting Cadiflu-S Vaccine.

How is Cadiflu-S Vaccine supplied?

Cadiflu-S Vaccine is supplied as a suspension in a prefilled syringe with a plunger stopper and a tip cap with or without needles in various pack sizes.

Common and Known Side effects of Cadiflu-S Vaccine

• Injection site reactions (pain
• swelling
• redness)
• Headache
• Weakness
• Injection site allergic reaction
• Bruise
• Joint pain
• Sweating
• Shivering