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• Fluzone vaccine contains three inactivated (killed) influenza viruses: type A (H1N1), type A (H3N2), and type B^1,2
• Fluzone vaccine is a split virus vaccine; this type of vaccine is generally associated with fewer adverse reactions in children^1,2
• Fluzone vaccine viruses are grown in chicken eggs and the final product contains small amounts of egg protein; therefore, it should not be given to anyone with hypersensivity to eggs or egg products^1,2
• Fluzone vaccine is available in both pediatric (0.25mL per dose) and adult (0.5mL per dose) formulations^1,2
• Fluzone vaccine is available with no thimerosal as a preservative (prefilled syringe) and with thimerosal as a preservative (multi-dose vial)^1,2
• All presentations of Fluzone vaccine are latex free^1,2
  
  

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Indication
Fluzone vaccine is given for active immunization in persons 6 months of age and older against influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and type B contained in the vaccine.

Safety Information
Side effects to Fluzone vaccine are soreness, pain, and swelling at the injection site; fever, fatigue, and muscular pain. Other side effects may occur. Fluzone vaccine should not be administered to anyone with a history of serious allergic reaction to any vaccine component, including eggs, egg products, or thimerosal (the only Fluzone vaccine product containing thimerosal is the multi-dose vial), or to persons who have been previously diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). If you notice any other problems or symptoms following vaccination, please contact your health-care professional immediately. Vaccination with Fluzone vaccine may not protect all individuals.
 
For more information about Fluzone vaccine, talk to your health-care professional.

Last modified: 11/16/09

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