Your immune system ages right along with you, which can make it harder to fight off infections like the flu.1
FLUZONE® HIGH-DOSE INFLUENZA VACCINE is specifically formulated for people 65+.2,3 It’s proven to be 24.2% more effective than Fluzone vaccine in preventing the flu.3
FLUZONE® HIGH-DOSE vaccine is indicated for people 65 years of age and older to help prevent influenza disease caused by influenza A and B strains contained in the vaccine.3
Injection-site reactions and systemic side effects were more frequent after vaccination with FLUZONE® HIGH-DOSE compared to standard-dose Fluzone vaccine.3
the standard dose3,4
Older adults may have a greater risk of complications from the flu.
The CDC estimates that each year, approximately
50%-70% of flu-related hospitalizations
in the U.S. occur in people 65 years of age and older.2,9
That’s why it’s important for seniors to get superior flu protection compared to Fluzone influenza vaccine.3,10 Ask your health care professional if FLUZONE® HIGH-DOSE vaccine is an option for you.
FLUZONE® HIGH-DOSE vaccine is free with Medicare Part B, and it may be covered with no co-payment or deductible under Medicare Advantage and private insurance plans.
Flublok Quadrivalent, Fluzone Quadrivalent, and Fluzone High-Dose vaccines are given to help prevent influenza disease caused by influenza A and B strains contained in each vaccine. Flublok Quadrivalent vaccine is given to people 18 years of age and older. Fluzone Quadrivalent vaccine is given to people 6 months of age and older. Fluzone High-Dose vaccine is given to people 65 years of age and older.
Flublok Quadrivalent, Fluzone Quadrivalent, and Fluzone High-Dose vaccines should not be given to anyone who has had a severe allergic reaction (eg, anaphylaxis) to any component of the vaccine (including egg or egg products for Fluzone Quadrivalent and Fluzone High-Dose vaccines) or after a previous dose of the corresponding vaccine. In addition, Fluzone Quadrivalent and Fluzone High-Dose vaccines should not be given to anyone who has had a severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of any influenza vaccine.
Tell your health care professional if you/your child 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.
In adults, the most common side effects to Flublok Quadrivalent, Fluzone Quadrivalent, and Fluzone High-Dose vaccines include pain where the shot was given; headache and muscle aches. In children, the most common side effects to Fluzone Quadrivalent vaccine include pain, redness, and swelling where the shot was given; muscle aches, fatigue, and headache (irritability, abnormal crying, drowsiness, appetite loss, vomiting, and fever in young children). Other adverse reactions to these vaccines may occur. Vaccination with Flublok Quadrivalent, Fluzone Quadrivalent, or Fluzone High-Dose vaccine may not protect all individuals.
For more information, talk to your health care professional and refer to the full Prescribing Information for Flublok Quadrivalent, Fluzone Quadrivalent, or Fluzone High-Dose. Also, please see Patient Information for Fluzone Quadrivalent or Fluzone High-Dose vaccine.
© 2019 Sanofi Pasteur Inc. All rights reserved.
Legal Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Contact SANOFI | Site Map
This site is intended for use by U.S. residents only.
SAUS.SFLU.19.08.4258a Last Updated: 10/19