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What Types Of Flu Vaccines Are Available To Me

When you get a flu vaccine, the antibodies start to develop nearly two weeks later. Scientists develop vaccines from the flu viruses that create these antibodies. Hence, these antibodies protect you against viruses that are life-threatening. The most common type of flu vaccine is the seasonal flu vaccine. For more information, read on to learn about the common types of flu vaccines according to different patients’ needs (allergies). 

Types of Flu Vaccines Available for You

Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine

The nasal spray influenza shots or vaccines protect against four different types of viruses. These include two types of influenza virus A and two influenza virus B. Therefore, this vaccine is quadrivalent. 

Quadrivalent Flu Vaccine

This quadrivalent flu vaccine also protects against the four different types of influenza virus that include two A-types and two B-types.

Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent Vaccine

Fluzone high-dose quadrivalent flu vaccine is the only high-dose licensed flu shot. This four-component vaccine is for people aged 65 years or above.

Adjuvanted Flu Vaccine

Adjuvanted Flu Vaccine is a standard-dose inactivated flu shot. It is a quadrivalent vaccine that carries adjuvant. Scientists manufacture this vaccine through the egg-based process and combine the MF59 adjuvant with it. The purpose of the adjuvant is to increase strength and produce an effective immune response. Those with a lower immune response, such as older and/or weak people, benefit from this vaccine. Apart from that, officials have licensed this vaccine for people 65 years old or above.

Cell-Based Flu Vaccines

The cell-based flu vaccine is the main concern of those who wish to receive the vaccination but experience allergic reactions due to egg-based flu shot ingredients. In reality, scientists produce most of the inactivated flu shots through the process of egg-grown flu viruses. When it comes to this influenza (flu) vaccine, scientists manufacture it by growing the flu viruses in cultured cells that are of mammalian origin.

Recombinant Influenza (Flu) Vaccine

Recombinant flu vaccine or shot uses recombinant technology. This technique refers to the genetic recombination of DNA. What’s important is that, like the cell-based flu vaccine, this is one of the best flu vaccine options for people with allergies. Without using any hen eggs, scientists use recombination to produce this flu vaccine instead of egg-grown flu viruses.  This FDA-licensed shot is an egg-free flu vaccine that is most suitable for people who experience severe allergies from eggs and egg-based ingredients.

Do you require a flu shot? If you need one today, visit an urgent care center immediately. The upcoming fall season has the risk of a high number of flu cases. Protecting yourself and your family is the approach that you should choose. Inquire about the vaccine types available at the urgent care center near you.