🦠 Why Seasonal Flu Vaccination is a Must
🦠 Why Seasonal Flu Vaccination is a Must – Especially Before the Monsoons in North India
Written by Team Vaccine Panda | Pediatrician-Approved | Home Vaccination Available
As the monsoon clouds gather over North India, so do seasonal infections. Among them, seasonal influenza (flu) is a major health concern that affects people of all ages — from infants to elderly adults. Every year, the World Health Organization (WHO) updates its recommendations to help countries protect their population against the most likely flu strains.
💉 Why You Should Get a Seasonal Flu Shot
1. Prevention is Better (and Cheaper) than Cure
Treating flu infections, especially in children and the elderly, can lead to:
Hospital visits
Missed school or work
Use of antibiotics and antivirals
Secondary complications like pneumonia
Flu vaccination costs a fraction of these expenses and helps avoid these risks altogether.
2. Before the Rains – Get Vaccinated
Flu activity spikes during monsoon and winter.
WHO and Indian pediatric guidelines recommend vaccinating in March to June for best protection during the peak monsoon season (July–September) in North India.
Immunity develops in 2–3 weeks post-vaccination, so early vaccination is key!
3. WHO Recommends It
WHO updates its quadrivalent vaccine composition every year based on the most common circulating strains worldwide.
These include two Influenza A (H1N1 and H3N2) and two Influenza B (Yamagata and Victoria) lineages — giving you broad protection.
🔬 Types of Flu Vaccines: What’s Inside the Shot?
All flu vaccines contain inactivated (killed) influenza viruses — meaning they cannot cause the flu. There are two types:
| Type of Vaccine | Description | Immunogenicity | Recommended For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Split Virion | Contains virus parts (surface antigens and internal proteins) | Higher | General population including adults |
| Subunit Vaccine | Contains only surface proteins (HA, NA) | Moderate | Children or those with egg allergy |
🏷️ Brand Comparison: Indian and Imported Flu Vaccines
| Brand Name | Manufacturer | Type of Vaccine | Country | Age Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaxigrip Tetra | Sanofi | Split Virion | France | 6 months+ |
| Fluarix Tetra | GSK | Split Virion | Belgium | 6 months+ |
| Influvac Tetra | Abbott | Subunit | Netherlands | 6 months+ |
| Vaxiflu 4 | Zydus Cadila | Split Virion | India | 6 months+ |
| FluQuadri | Bharat Biotech | Split Virion | India | 6 months+ |
🤰 Safe for Pregnant Women & Everyone Above 6 Months
Seasonal flu vaccine is completely safe in pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
It is recommended for everyone over 6 months of age, especially:
Children under 5
Pregnant women
Adults above 60
Individuals with diabetes, asthma, heart disease, or weakened immunity
🐼 Why Choose Vaccine Panda for Your Flu Shot?
✅ All leading brands available – both Indian and imported
✅ Transparent pricing – see all options before choosing
✅ Free pediatrician consultation – to help pick the right vaccine
✅ Home visit by a medical team – safe, convenient, stress-free
✅ Available across Delhi-NCR
✅ Painless booking – WhatsApp or Call
While most pediatric clinics offer only 1–2 brands, Vaccine Panda brings the full spectrum to your doorstep.
📅 Book Early. Stay Protected.
Get your flu shot before the monsoon hits full swing. Book for yourself, your child, or your entire family — and let Vaccine Panda bring safe, pediatrician-approved flu care home to you.
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🧠 Quick Recap:
💸 Flu shot = cost-effective
🌧️ Best before monsoon (June-July)
🌍 WHO recommended quadrivalent shot
🔬 Split virion = better immunity
🧒 Minimum age: 6 months
🐼 Vaccine Panda = all brand options + free doctor consult + home service
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