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Medicines Influenza virus inactivated split (H1N1, H3N2-like, b/brisbane/60/2008-like, strains)Question & answer

Influenza virus inactivated split (H1N1, H3N2-like, b/brisbane/60/2008-like, strains) · Medicine question

Can this vaccine give me flu?

iatroX medicinesPublished 17 August 2026Reviewed 17 August 2026

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No. It contains no live influenza virus. Short-lived fever, aches or tiredness may occur after vaccination.

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