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Presentations
- Fluzone vaccine is licensed for use in children 6 months of age and older
- All presentations of Fluzone vaccine are latex free
- Fluzone®, Influenza Virus Vaccine, No Preservative: Pediatric Dose (children 6 through 35 months of age)
- Specially labeled and packaged for pediatric dosing
- Fluzone®, Influenza Virus Vaccine, No Preservative (children 36 months and up)
- Fluzone vaccine multi-dose vials
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Reference: Fluzone vaccine Prescribing Information, June 2004. MMWR. 2005;54:1-44 2005-2006 recommendations
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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