2 companies already got permissionfrom Drug Controller of India to launch Swine Flu vaccines. Cadila healthcare already launched while Serum Institute will launch in 7-10 days. Panacea Biotech may also launch vaccine in 1-2 months. All the vaccines are indigeniously manufactured.     Swine Flu vaccines in India:     1. Vaxiflu-S: This vaccine launced by Cadila Healthcare is already available in the market. It is an intamuscularly injectable vaccine. Cost: 350. Age limit: Above 18 years only.   2. Nasovac: Serum institute will launch this vaccine in 7-10 days. It is administered through nose by using a special device. Cost: 150. Age limit: Above 3 years only.   Please take vaccine under the supervision of Doctor only. It should be sold under doctor prescription only.     Side effects of Swine Flu vaccine:   Minor: Faver, soreness and bodyaches   Major (very rare): Guillain Barre Syndrome     Kerala and Maharashtra are reporting maximum number of cases in this season. 18 deaths are reported from Kerala, 4 from Mumbai and 2 from Andhra Pradesh. Monsoon atmosphere and crowded places are suitable for quick spread of Swine Flu virus.     … [Read more...]