Flumist Quadrivalent Dosage
Generic name: INFLUENZA A VIRUS A/VICTORIA/1/2020 (H1N1) LIVE (ATTENUATED) ANTIGEN 10000000[FFU] in 0.2mL, INFLUENZA A VIRUS A/NORWAY/16606/2021 (H3N2) 10000000[FFU] in 0.2mL, INFLUENZA B VIRUS B/AUSTRIA/1359417/2021 LIVE 10000000[FFU] in 0.2mL, INFLUENZA B VIRUS B/PHUKET/3073/2013 LIVE (ATTENUATED) ANTIGEN 10000000[FFU] in 0.2mL
Dosage form: nasal spray
Drug class: Viral vaccines
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 8, 2022.
FOR INTRANASAL ADMINISTRATION BY A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.
Dosing Information
Administer FluMist Quadrivalent according to the following schedule:
Age |
Dose |
Schedule |
2 years through 8 years |
If 2 doses, administer at least 1 month apart |
|
9 years through 49 years |
1 dose, 0.2 mL† |
- |
“-” indicates information is not applicable. |
Administration Instructions
Each sprayer contains a single dose (0.2 mL) of FluMist Quadrivalent; administer approximately one half of the contents of the single-dose intranasal sprayer into each nostril (each sprayer contains 0.2 mL of vaccine). Refer to Figure 1 for step-by-step administration instructions. Following administration, dispose of the sprayer according to the standard procedures for medical waste (e.g., sharps container or biohazard container).
Figure 1
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