Fluenz

Fluenz

What is Fluenz?

Fluenz is a vaccine to help prevent against influenza (flu). It is used in children and adolescents 24 months to less than 18 years of age.

How does Fluenz work?

When a person is given the vaccine, the immune system (the body’s natural defence system) will produce its own protection against the influenza virus.

None of the ingredients in the vaccine can cause the flu.

The vaccine targets three strains of influenza virus each year, following the annual recommendations by the World Health Organisation.

Possible side effects:

Like all medicines, Fluenz can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you want more information about possible side effects from Fluenz.

Very Common (affects more than 1 user in 10)	Common (affects 1 to 10 users in 100)	Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1,000)
Runny or stuffy nose	Fever	Rash
Reduced appetite	Muscle aches	Nose bleed
Weakness		Allergic reactions; signs of an allergic reaction may include itchy skin rash, shortness of breath and swelling of the face or tongue.
Headache

 

Please let us know if your child is having or has had this vaccine so that we can identify the side effects, and not confuse them with other common childhood illnesses.

Louise and the team at Clover Court