What type of vaccine is fluvirin?
FLUVIRIN® is an inactivated influenza virus vaccine indicated for immunization of persons 4 years of age and older against influenza virus disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and type B contained in the vaccine [see DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS (3)].
What is the adjuvanted flu vaccine?
Adjuvanted quadrivalent flu vaccine is approved for people 65 years and older. It is manufactured using an egg-based process (like most flu vaccines), and includes an adjuvant called MF59. An adjuvant is an ingredient added to a vaccine that helps create a stronger immune response to vaccination.
What are brand names of the flu vaccine?
BRAND NAME(S): Afluria, Fluarix, Flublok, Flulaval, Fluvirin, Fluzone.
What is the flu vaccine for over 65?
Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent is the only licensed high-dose inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine; it is manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur Inc. Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent is a four-component (quadrivalent) flu vaccine approved for people 65 years and older.
What is the age range for flu vaccine?
For the 2020-2021 flu season, CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccination for everyone 6 months and older. Flu shots can be given to your child 6 months and older. The nasal spray vaccine can be given to people 2 through 49 years of age.
Who gets quadrivalent flu vaccine?
Who can receive Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent? In the United States, Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent is licensed only for people 65 years and older. Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent is not recommended for people with a history of severe allergic reaction to the vaccine or to ingredients other than eggs.
What is the name of the 2021 flu vaccine?
TABLE. Influenza vaccines — United States, 2021–22 influenza season*
| Trade name (manufacturer) | Presentations | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Flucelvax Quadrivalent (Seqirus) | 5.0-mL MDV | IM¶ |
| HD-IIV4 (high-dose, egg-based vaccine†) | ||
| Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent (Sanofi Pasteur) | 0.7-mL PFS | IM¶ |
| aIIV4 (standard-dose, egg-based† vaccine with MF59 adjuvant) |
What is the flu vaccine generic name?
Fluzone is a prescription vaccine used as a prophylaxis treat the symptoms of Influenza. Fluzone may be used alone or with other medications. Fluzone belongs to a class of drugs called Vaccines, Inactivated, Viral. It is not known if Fluzone is safe and effective in children younger than 6 months of age.
What is quadrivalent vaccine?
A vaccine that works by stimulating an immune response against four different antigens, such as four different viruses or other microorganisms. For example, Gardasil is a quadrivalent vaccine that helps protect the body against infection with four different types of human papillomaviruses (HPV).
Is senior flu shot quadrivalent?
Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent is a four-component (quadrivalent) flu vaccine approved for people 65 years and older.