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.

Table 1: Dose and Schedule for Fluzone Quadrivalent
Age	Vaccination Status	Dose	Schedule
"-" Indicates information is not applicable
* The schedule can be completed as two 0.25-mL doses ≥4 weeks apart, two 0.5-mL doses ≥4 weeks apart, or any combination of 2 doses (either 0.25 mL or 0.5 mL) administered ≥4 weeks apart † To determine if 1 or 2 doses are required, refer to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices annual recommendations on prevention and control of influenza with vaccines
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
6 months through 35 months	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
36 months through 8 years	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 A maximum of ten doses can be withdrawn from the multi-dose vial.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.