Now, vaccination is only skin deep.1-3

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Intradermal vaccine needles are injected into the skin.

Typical vaccine needles go through the skin, then a layer of fat, and finally enter the muscle.2 Intradermal vaccines are injected into the skin through a small, ultra-thin needle.1,3 Because the skin has more immune cells than the muscle, an intradermal vaccine is able to use the skin's natural defenses, providing a similar level of protection as the traditional flu shot.1,4

See for yourself how the needle measures up.


The Fluzone Intradermal vaccine needle is comparable in size to a penny.

Important Safety Information

Indication

Fluzone Intradermal vaccine is an inactivated influenza virus vaccine given to people 18 through 64 years of age for active immunization against influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and type B contained in the vaccine.

Safety Information

Redness, firmness, swelling, and itching at the injection site occur more frequently with Fluzone Intradermal vaccine than with Fluzone vaccine. Other common side effects to Fluzone Intradermal vaccine include pain, headache, fatigue, and muscle aches. Side effects other than those listed above may occur. Fluzone Intradermal vaccine should not be administered to anyone with a severe allergic reaction to any vaccine component, including eggs, egg products, or to a previous dose of any influenza vaccine. Tell the doctor if you have ever experienced Guillain-Barré syndrome (severe muscle weakness) after a previous dose of influenza vaccine. If you notice any other problems or symptoms following vaccination, please contact your health care professional immediately. Vaccination with Fluzone Intradermal vaccine may not protect all individuals.

For more information about Fluzone vaccine, talk to your health care professional and see complete Patient Information.

References

  1. Fluzone Intradermal vaccine [Prescribing Information]. Swiftwater, PA: Sanofi Pasteur Inc.; 2012.
  2. Atkinson W, Wolfe S, Hamborsky J, McIntyre L, eds. Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (The Pink Book). 12th ed. Washington, DC: Public Health Foundation; 2011.
  3. Lambert PH, Laurent PE. Intradermal vaccine delivery: will new delivery systems transform vaccine administration? Vaccine. 2008;26(26):3197-3208.
  4. Kenney RT, Frech SA, Muenz LR, Villar CP, Glenn GM. Dose sparing with intradermal injection of influenza vaccine. N Engl J Med. 2004;351(22):2295-2301.

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