What is Nasovac vaccine?

What is Nasovac vaccine?

Nasovac-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. It will not treat an existing flu virus infection.

When will the 2020 2021 flu vaccine be available UK?

For the winter 2021 season, the flu vaccine will become available for: all children aged two and three on 31 August 2021. all children in primary school and all children in school Years 7 to 11 in secondary school. those aged six months to under 50 years in clinical risk groups.

When is influenza vaccine given?

For the 2020-2021 flu season, CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccination for everyone 6 months and older. Flu shots can be given to your child 6 months and older. The nasal spray vaccine can be given to people 2 through 49 years of age.

How long for flu vaccine to work?

It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against influenza virus infection. That’s why it’s best to get vaccinated before influenza viruses start to spread in your community.

Who can get the nasal flu vaccine?

For the 2021–2022 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends FluMist as one of the flu vaccine options available for people ages 2 through 49. Common side effects of FluMist, including runny nose, headache, and wheezing, can differ between kids and adults.

When is the flu season in India?

We investigated influenza seasonality in northern India and found influenza positivity peaked in Srinagar (34.09°N) in January–March but peaked in New Delhi (28.66°N) in July–September. Srinagar should consider influenza vaccination in October–November, but New Delhi should vaccinate in May–June.

What strain of flu is in 2021 vaccine?

The vaccines were designed far in advance to fight the flu strains expected to dominate the United States during the 2021-22 flu season: H3N2, H1N1, and two strains of influenza B.

Who needs influenza vaccine?

Everyone 6 months of age and older is recommended to get an annual influenza vaccine, including even healthy adults. Vaccination is especially important for people at higher risk of serious influenza complications or people who live with or care for people at higher risk for serious influenza complications.

Is flu vaccine necessary?

In most cases, yes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu (influenza) vaccine for all children 6 months and older in the United States — ideally by the end of October. This year the CDC recommends the flu shot or the nasal spray flu vaccine.

What are the disadvantages of the flu shot?

Side effects are possible with any medicine or vaccine. However, possible side effects for the flu shot are typically mild, such as soreness, redness or swelling where the shot was given, fever, aches or other minor symptoms.

How long does immunity last after flu vaccine?

The flu shot offers protection against the flu for at least 6 months. Healthcare professionals usually vaccinate most people in October, when flu activity typically begins to increase, so their immunity will last until the following April.