Zoonotic influenza vaccine Seqirus is a vaccine used in adults to protect against flu caused by H5 strains of the influenza A virus (also known as avian influenza or bird flu). Bird flu is a zoonotic infection (an infection that can spread from animals to humans). Zoonotic influenza vaccine Seqirus contains a flu strain called A/Astrakhan/3212/2020 (H5N8\)\-like strain (CBER\-RG8A) (clade 2\.3\.4\.4b) and is based on parts of influenza virus that has been inactivated (killed) so that it does not cause any disease.
Therapeutic Indication
Zoonotic Influenza Vaccine Seqirus H5N8 is indicated for active immunisation against H5 subtype influenza A viruses in individuals 6 months of age and above. The use of this vaccine should be in accordance with official recommendations.
Therapeutic Area (MeSH)
ATC Code
J07BB02
ATC Item
N/A
Pharmacotherapeutic Group
Vaccines
Active Substance (Summary)
INN / Common Names
EMA Name
Zoonotic Influenza Vaccine Seqirus
Medicine Name
Zoonotic Influenza Vaccine Seqirus
Aliases
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