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Brand name: Fluad 2019 TM
Active ingredients: influenza trivalent adjuvanted vaccine 2019
What it is used for
Active immunisation against influenza in the elderly (65 years of age and older), especially for those with an increased risk of associated complications (i.e. patients affected by underlying chronic diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases).
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intramuscular. This medicine is given through a needle inserted into the muscle beneath the skin.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Refrigerate
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 1 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
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Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
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For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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