Fluzone Quadrivalent Dosage
Generic name: INFLUENZA A VIRUS A/VICTORIA/4897/2022 IVR-238 (H1N1) ANTIGEN (FORMALDEHYDE INACTIVATED) 15ug in 0.5mL, INFLUENZA A VIRUS A/CALIFORNIA/122/2022 SAN-022 (H3N2) ANTIGEN (FORMALDEHYDE INACTIVATED) 15ug in 0.5mL, INFLUENZA B VIRUS B/PHUKET/3073/2013 ANTIGEN (FORMALDEHYDE INACTIVATED) 15ug in 0.5mL, INFLUENZA B VIRUS B/MICHIGAN/01/2021 ANTIGEN (FORMALDEHYDE INACTIVATED) 15ug in 0.5mL
Dosage form: suspension for intramuscular injection
Drug class: Viral vaccines
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 24, 2024.
For intramuscular use
Dose and Schedule
The dose and schedule for Fluzone Quadrivalent are presented in Table 1.
| Age | Vaccination Status | Dose | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| "-" Indicates information is not applicable | |||
|
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| 6 months through 35 months | Not previously vaccinated with influenza vaccine or unknown vaccination history | Two doses, either 0.25 mL or 0.5 mL* | Administer at least 4 weeks apart |
| Previously vaccinated with influenza vaccine | One or two doses†, either 0.25 mL or 0.5 mL* | If two doses, administer at least 4 weeks apart | |
| 36 months through 8 years | Not previously vaccinated with influenza vaccine or unknown vaccination history | Two 0.5 mL doses | Administer at least 4 weeks apart |
| Previously vaccinated with influenza vaccine | One or two 0.5 mL doses† | If two doses, administer at least 4 weeks apart | |
| 9 years and older | - | One 0.5 mL dose | - |
Administration
Fluzone Quadrivalent is clear and slightly opalescent in color. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and/or discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. If any of these defects or conditions exist, Fluzone Quadrivalent should not be administered.
Before administering a dose of vaccine, shake the prefilled syringe or multi-dose vial. A maximum of ten doses can be withdrawn from the multi-dose vial.
Administer each dose intramuscularly.
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