Fluad Dosage

Generic name: INFLUENZA A VIRUS A/VICTORIA/2454/2019 IVR-207 (H1N1) ANTIGEN (FORMALDEHYDE INACTIVATED) 15ug in 0.5mL, INFLUENZA A VIRUS A/HONG KONG/2671/2019 IVR-208 (H3N2) ANTIGEN (FORMALDEHYDE INACTIVATED) 15ug in 0.5mL, INFLUENZA B VIRUS B/VICTORIA/705/2018 BVR-11 ANTIGEN (FORMALDEHYDE INACTIVATED) 15ug in 0.5mL
Dosage form: injection, suspension
Drug class: Viral vaccines

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 29, 2023.

For intramuscular injection only

Dosage and Schedule

Administer FLUAD as a single 0.5 mL intramuscular injection in adults 65 years of age and older.

Administration

Gently shake each syringe. FLUAD has a milky white appearance. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit [see Description (11)]. If either condition exists, FLUAD should not be administered.
To use a pre-filled syringe fitted with a Luer Lok system, remove the tip cap by unscrewing it in a counter-clockwise direction. Once the tip cap is removed, attach a needle to the syringe by screwing it on in a clockwise direction until it locks. Once the needle is locked in place, remove the needle protector and administer the vaccine.
The vaccine should be administered by intramuscular injection, preferably in the region of the deltoid muscle of the upper arm. Do not inject the vaccine in the gluteal region or areas where there may be a major nerve trunk.