FINALLY,FDA APPROVES VACCINES FOR H1N1 INFLUENZA VIRUS,2009

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration[FDA] has recently approved four vaccines against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus.FDA has reported these vaccines have induced a strong immune response,usually starting 8-10 days after a single dose.Studies are underway to determine the exact dose in children.

Contraindications:Individuals with severe allergic reactions to chicken eggs,should not be vaccinated.

Side effects:The vaccine have been reported to be well tolerated,with the common side effect being pain and soreness at the injection site[for,injectable vaccine].

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