US-licensed flu vaccine (Flublok) to be used as part of the
Flublok vaccine
Flublok is a flu (influenza) vaccine for adults who are 18 years of age and older. It will be used as part of the
Flublok is made by
Flublok has been given authorisation for temporary supply by the
Scientific assessment
The MHRA assessed the available scientific evidence for Flublok relating to its safety, quality and effectiveness.
Their assessment was based in part on evidence from another closely related
The MHRA assessment showed the two products are fundamentally similar on the basis of a review of the manufacture, control, quality, non-clinical and clinical evaluation.
The regulator also sought advice from the government's independent expert scientific advisory body - the
Advice for the general public
Flu can spread very fast and can have serious consequences. Having a flu vaccine can protect you and helps reduce transmission to others.
Your doctor can recommend the best time to be vaccinated.
Please read the patient information leaflet (PIL) carefully before you get a flu vaccine.
Like all medicines and vaccines, Flublok can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
If you get any side effects, even if suspected, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the PIL.
You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system run by the MHRA known as the Yellow Card Scheme. Or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of medicines.
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