
Explanation of vaccination Influenza 　インフルエンザ Illness to prevent Influenza Influenza has more severe symptoms than a common cold, and it spreads easily every winter. In particular, persons with weak immune systems- the elderly and infants- can develop severe symptoms, even lead to death in some cases. Type of vaccine Inactivated vaccine Routine Vaccination (age and frequency) Regular vaccination 65 years old or older, 1 shot Optional vaccination under 65 years old, 2 shot, 1-4 week apart over 13 years old, 1 or 2 shots Side effects The injection site may become swollen or reddish. Minimum interval between vaccinations over 6 days Note Those allergic to eggs should consult a doctor before receiving this vaccination as they may experience an allergic reaction. Because Influenza can cause high fever, it is recommended that Children who are prone to febrile convulsions should get vaccinated. Vaccine’s Effectiveness The effectiveness may vary among people. About 2 weeks after the vaccination, antibodies develop in the body and provide protection against influenza virus for about 5 months. Although not everyone can produce enough antibodies, the vaccination can make the symptoms milder and reduce the chance of severe complications.

Explanation of vaccination

Influenza 　インフルエンザ

Illness to prevent

Influenza
Influenza has more severe symptoms than a common cold, and it spreads easily every winter. In particular, persons with weak immune systems- the elderly and infants- can develop severe symptoms, even lead to death in some cases.

Type of vaccine

Inactivated vaccine

Routine Vaccination (age and frequency)

Regular vaccination 65 years old or older, 1 shot
Optional vaccination under 65 years old, 2 shot, 1-4 week apart
over 13 years old, 1 or 2 shots

Side effects

The injection site may become swollen or reddish.

Minimum interval between vaccinations

over 6 days

Note

Those allergic to eggs should consult a doctor before receiving this vaccination as they may experience an allergic reaction.
Because Influenza can cause high fever, it is recommended that Children who are prone to febrile convulsions should get vaccinated.

Vaccine’s Effectiveness

The effectiveness may vary among people. About 2 weeks after the vaccination, antibodies develop in the body and provide protection against influenza virus for about 5 months. Although not everyone can produce enough antibodies, the vaccination can make the symptoms milder and reduce the chance of severe complications.