Influenza (Flu) Vaccine
Also known as: Flu Shot, Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine
Type: Inactivated ViralAge group: 6 Months And Above; Priority For Pregnant Women, Elderly And Chronic IllnessDoses: 1 YearlyRoute: IntramuscularGovt. UIP: No
A yearly vaccine against seasonal flu strains.
Protects against
- Influenza
Schedule
Yearly; 2 doses 4 weeks apart for the first time in children under 9 (IAP).
Possible side effects
- Sore arm
- Mild fever
- Body ache for a day
Who should not get it
- Severe allergy to a previous flu vaccine
Precautions
Best taken before the monsoon or winter flu season.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Influenza (Flu) Vaccine vaccine protect against?
Influenza
What is the Influenza (Flu) Vaccine schedule?
Yearly; 2 doses 4 weeks apart for the first time in children under 9 (IAP).
What are the side effects of Influenza (Flu) Vaccine?
Sore arm, Mild fever, Body ache for a day
Medically reviewed by
Medical review pending
Last updated
9 October 2026
Sources
- Universal Immunization Programme schedule, MoHFW
- IAP Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Immunization Practices (ACVIP)
- WHO position papers
This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. Do not start, stop or change any medicine without medical advice.