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    The influenza (flu) vaccine is designed to prevent infection from the influenza virus, which causes seasonal flu outbreaks each year. The vaccine helps the immune system develop antibodies to fight off flu strains expected to be most common in a given season. Lowers chances of getting sick by 40-60%, depending on the season’s strain match.

    Flu vaccines are typically quadrivalent (protecting against four strains) and can be inactivated (killed virus), live-attenuated (weakened virus), or recombinant (synthetically made, egg-free). Unlike some vaccines that provide lifelong protection, flu vaccines only last one season (about 6-12 months).


    Choosing the Right Flu Vaccine

    For young children: Any standard IIV4 vaccine (Fluzone, FluLaval, Fluarix, Afluria)

    For seniors (65+): Fluzone High-Dose or Fluad for stronger protection

    For egg-allergic individuals: Flucelvax (cell-based) or Flublok (recombinant)

    For those who hate needles: FluMist (nasal spray, but with some restrictions)


    Vaccine Brand

    Type

    Delivery

    Age Group

    Key Features

    Fluzone Quadrivalent

    IIV4

    Injection

    6 months+

    Standard flu shot, widely used

    FluLaval Quadrivalent

    IIV4

    Injection

    6 months+

    Interchangeable with Fluzone

    Fluarix Quadrivalent

    IIV4

    Injection

    6 months+

    Similar to FluLaval

    Afluria Quadrivalent

    IIV4

    Injection

    6 months+

    Alternative to Fluzone

    Fluzone High-Dose

    HD-IIV4

    Injection

    65+

    4x antigen for stronger immunity

    Fluad Quadrivalent

    aIIV4

    Injection

    65+

    Adjuvanted for better immune response

    Flucelvax Quadrivalent

    ccIIV4

    Injection

    6 months+

    Egg-free, cell-based production

    Flublok Quadrivalent

    RIV4

    Injection

    18+

    Egg-free, recombinant technology

    FluMist Quadrivalent

    LAIV4

    Nasal Spray

    2-49 years

    Only non-injection option

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    Influenza

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