Afluria PF Pediatric Quadrivalent 2021-2022 (injection)

Influenza virus ("the flu") is a contagious disease caused by a virus that can spread from one person to another through the air or on surfaces. Flu symptoms include fever, chills, tiredness, aches, sore throat, cough, vomiting, and diarrhea. The flu can also cause sinus infections, ear infections, bronchitis, or serious complications such as pneumonia.

Afluria PF Pediatric Quadrivalent 2021-2022 is for use in adults and children to prevent infection caused by influenza virus. This vaccine helps your body develop immunity to the disease, but will not treat an active infection you already have.

This medication guide addresses only the injectable form of this vaccine.

Like any vaccine, Afluria PF Pediatric Quadrivalent 2021-2022 may not provide protection from disease in every person.

Afluria PF Pediatric Quadrivalent 2021-2022 will not cause you to become ill with the flu virus.

Becoming infected with influenza virus may be more dangerous to your health than receiving this vaccine.

You may not be able to receive this vaccine if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to a flu vaccine or any of its ingredients.

Tell your vaccination provider if you are allergic to eggs. Some flu vaccines contain egg protein.

Tell your vaccination provider if you have:

• fever;
• fainted after receiving an injection;
• a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicine); or
• a history of Guillain-Barre syndrome (within 6 weeks after receiving a flu vaccine).

Tell your vaccination provider if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Some children 6 months through 4 years of age may have an increased risk of a seizure caused by fever during the first day after vaccination. Tell your vaccination provider if your child has ever had a seizure. Call your doctor at once if your child has a seizure.

Keep track of any and all side effects you have. If you receive this vaccine in the future, you may need to tell the vaccination provider if the previous shot caused any side effects.

Afluria PF Pediatric Quadrivalent 2021-2022 will not cause you to become ill with the flu virus. You may have flu-like symptoms at any time during flu season that may be caused by other strains of influenza virus.

Becoming infected with influenza virus may be more dangerous to your health than receiving this vaccine. However, like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low.

Afluria PF Pediatric Quadrivalent 2021-2022 may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

• a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; or
• nervous system problems--numbness, pain, tingling, weakness, burning or prickly feeling, vision or hearing problems, trouble breathing.

Common side effects of Afluria PF Pediatric Quadrivalent 2021-2022 may include:

• pain, redness, tenderness, swelling, bruising, itching, or a hard lump where the shot was given;
• diarrhea, loss of appetite;
• muscle or joint pain;
• fever;
• headache, tiredness, general ill feeling; or
• fussiness, crying, or drowsiness in a child.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report vaccine side effects to the US Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-822-7967.

Read all vaccine information sheets provided to you.

Follow your doctor's instructions or the schedule recommended by your local health department.

Your vaccination provider, pharmacist, or doctor can recommend the best Afluria PF Pediatric Quadrivalent 2021-2022 for your age.

This vaccine is given as an injection (shot) into a muscle.

Children 6 months through 8 years of age may need 2 doses during the same flu season, given at least 4 weeks apart.

Since the Afluria PF Pediatric Quadrivalent 2021-2022 is redeveloped each year for specific strains of influenza, you should receive a flu vaccine every year.

Be sure to receive all recommended doses of this vaccine or you may not be fully protected against disease.

An overdose of this vaccine is unlikely to occur.

Follow your vaccination provider's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

Before receiving this vaccine, tell your vaccination provider about all other vaccines you have received.

Other drugs may affect Afluria PF Pediatric Quadrivalent 2021-2022, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.