Grippol Plus is a flu-inactivated, polymer-subunit, trivalent vaccine. It is used both for subcutaneous and intramuscular administration.
The influenza plus vaccine consists of protective antigens isolated from purified type A and B influenza viruses that are grown on chicken embryos. Every year, in strict accordance with the change in the epidemic situation, changes in the antigenic composition of the vaccine are carried out.
The drug is a slightly opalescent liquid that is either colorless or has a yellowish tint. The use of this tool helps to build immunity against influenza. The medicine “Grippol plus” begins its action about a week and a half after the introduction into the body, and its effect persists for a year. The vaccine is effective for patients of any age. In 75-95% of vaccinated people, antibody titers that are protective against influenza viruses are determined. Since the composition of the drug includes an immunomodulator - polyoxidonium, this increases the immunological memory and reduces the vaccination dose of antigens. Resistance to other infections also increases due to the fact that the immune status is adjusted .
The medicine "Grippol Plus": instructions for use
The drug is intended for specific prophylaxis of influenza for adults of any age and children, starting from three years.
The use of the Grippol Plus vaccine is especially indicated in the following cases:
- if there is a risk of complications from the flu. This applies to schoolchildren and preschoolers, as well as people of retirement age. Also in this category are those who are often ill with acute respiratory infections, have diseases of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, chronic kidney diseases, diabetes mellitus, metabolic disorders, as well as allergic reactions to something;
- to people who, due to their profession, are most at risk of influenza, and can also infect others. These are categories such as trade workers, health workers, social workers and educational institutions, as well as military and police personnel.
The method of use of the drug "Grippol plus"
Usually vaccination is carried out in the fall and at the beginning of winter or before the onset of a mass flu disease in the population. The vaccine is injected into the muscles or deep under the skin in an amount of 0.5 ml. Typically, adults are injected into the deltoid muscle, and children are injected into the front of the thigh. Before administration, the vaccine ampoule should be warmed to room temperature and shaken well. The drug is administered once.
In the presence of immunodeficiency and when receiving immunosuppressive therapy, 0.5 ml of the vaccine can be administered twice with an interval of one month.
On the day when vaccination is planned, the patient must be examined by a doctor and conduct thermometry. If the body temperature is above 37 ° C, vaccination should not be done. In the event that there is visible damage to the vials or ampoules with the drug, as well as when changing its appearance, it is prohibited to carry out procedures with its use. Also, vaccination with the expired Grippol Plus medicine is not carried out or when the conditions for its protection were not met.
Side effects
This drug is highly purified and therefore usually there are no problems after its administration. In isolated cases, the appearance of soreness and redness at the injection site is possible. Rarely there may be headaches in the throat, a slight increase in temperature, runny nose. If these symptoms appear, then they disappear on their own in a few days. As with any other vaccination, some people may experience myalgia, paresthesia, allergic reactions, neurological disorders, neuralgia.
You can not use this tool in the presence of chronic diseases and in acute febrile conditions, in the presence of acute respiratory infections and acute intestinal diseases. Only after normalization of temperature can vaccination be carried out.