When is H1N1 vaccine given?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of one dose of vaccine against 2009 H1N1 influenza virus for persons 10 years of age and older. For children who are 6 months through 9 years of age, two doses of the vaccine are recommended. These two doses should be separated by 4 weeks.

What is the name of swine flu vaccine?

What is the 2009 H1NI (swine flu) vaccine? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the H1N1 vaccine as an injection and an intranasal spray made by CSL, Sanofi Pasteur, MedImmune and Novartis.

Is the H1N1 vaccine in the flu shot?

In fact, after the 2009/2010 flu season, the H1N1 vaccine has been part of the seasonal flu shot. Every flu season, the flu shot protects against the three most common types of flu for that particular season.

What is H1N1 vaccine used for?

Influenza virus vaccine, H1N1 is used to prevent infection caused by the influenza A (H1N1) 2009 virus. The vaccine works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease. It is also known as a “flu shot”.

Is the H1N1 vaccine FDA approved?

FDA approved these vaccines as a strain change to each manufacturer’s seasonal influenza vaccine.

What is the cost of swine flu vaccine?

₹ 1,400 for a dose of swine flu vaccine The actual cost of the vaccine is ₹ 150 per dose.

Is swine flu vaccine compulsory?

No, it is not compulsory. However, international recommendations by the Centre for Disease Control, Atlanta and the World Health Organisation (WHO) point to the fact that vaccination is a good method to prevent and control the spread of this disease.

Can I still get H1N1 vaccine?

Vaccines to protect against 2009 H1N1 are widely available. CDC is now encouraging everyone to get vaccinated against 2009 H1N1, including people 65 years and older.

Is H1N1 and flu vaccine is same?

How is H1N1 vaccine given?

Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine should be administered as a single 0.5-mL intramuscular injection preferably in the region of the deltoid muscle of the upper arm. A needle of ≥1 inch is preferred because needles <1 inch might be of insufficient length to penetrate muscle tissue in certain adults.

Who invented H1N1 vaccine?

The vaccine was developed by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and patented in September 2006. The vaccine was one of the H1N1 vaccines approved for use by the European Commission in September 2009, upon the recommendations of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA).

Who made the 2009 H1N1 vaccine?

Manufacturer: Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. Indication: Active immunization of persons 6 months of age and older against influenza disease caused by pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus.

How much does swine flu vaccine cost?

One dose costs Rs 200. Nasovac was preceded by Vaxiflu-S on June 3. It is a single shot intra-muscular vaccine against H1N1 virus and manufactured by Ahmedabad-based pharma company Zydus Cadila and costs Rs 350.

Is H1N1 vaccine Safe for Babies?

This vaccine cannot be used to treat an active infection that has already developed in the body. H1N1 vaccine is for use in adults and children who are at least 6 months old. Most people with H1N1 influenza recover but the virus can cause some deaths.