Vaxigrip Tetra Indications/Uses

Vaxigrip Tetra is a vaccine. This vaccine, administered to adult or child from 6 months of age, helps to protect the adult or child against influenza (flu).
When a person is given Vaxigrip Tetra, the immune system (the body's natural defence system) will produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease. When administered during pregnancy, the vaccine helps to protect the pregnant woman but also helps to protect her baby(ies) from birth to almost 6 months of age through the transmission of protection from mother to baby during pregnancy (see also Precautions and Dosage & Administration).
None of the ingredients in the vaccine can cause flu.
The use of Vaxigrip Tetra should be based on official recommendations.
Flu is a disease that can spread rapidly and is caused by different types of strains that can change every year. Due to this potential change in circulating strains on a yearly basis, as well as the duration of protection intended by the vaccine, vaccination is recommended every year. The greatest risk of catching flu is during the cold months. If the adult or child were not vaccinated in the autumn, it is still sensible to be vaccinated up until the spring since the patient runs the risk of catching flu until then. The doctor will be able to recommend the best time to be vaccinated.
Vaxigrip Tetra is intended to protect the adult or child against the four strains of virus contained in the vaccine about 2 to 3 weeks after the injection. In addition, if the adult or child is exposed to flu immediately before or after the vaccination, the adult or child could still develop the illness as the incubation period for flu is a few days.
The vaccine will not protect the adult or child against the common cold, even though some of the symptoms are similar to flu.