Foclivia is a vaccine used in adults to protect against flu when a ‘pandemic’ has been officially declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) or the European Union (EU). A flu pandemic occurs when a new type (strain) of flu virus can spread easily from person to person because people have no immunity (protection) against it. A pandemic can affect most countries and regions around the world. Foclivia would be given according to official recommendations. Foclivia contains some parts of inactivated (killed) influenza (flu) virus. It contains a flu strain called A/Vietnam/1194/2004 (H5N1\).
Therapeutic Indication
Prophylaxis of influenza in an officially declared pandemic situation. Pandemic influenza vaccine should be used in accordance with official guidance.
Therapeutic Area (MeSH)
ATC Code
J07BB02
ATC Item
N/A
Pharmacotherapeutic Group
Influenza vaccines
Active Substance (Summary)
INN / Common Names
EMA Name
Foclivia
Medicine Name
Foclivia
Aliases
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