Afluria Quadrivalent
Generic name:influenza vaccine
Dosage form: suspension for intramuscular injection
Drug class:Viral vaccines
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 1, 2020.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
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- Patient Counseling Information
Indications and Usage for Afluria Quadrivalent
AFLURIA® QUADRIVALENT is an inactivated influenza vaccine indicated for active immunization against influenza disease caused by influenza A subtype viruses and type B viruses contained in the vaccine.
Afluria Quadrivalent is approved for use in persons 6 months of age and older.
Afluria Quadrivalent Dosage and Administration
For intramuscular (IM) use only.
- By needle and syringe (6 months of age and older)
- By PharmaJet® Stratis® Needle-Free Injection System (18 through 64 years of age)
The dose and schedule for Afluria Quadrivalent are presented in Table 1.
a1 or 2 doses depends on vaccination history as per Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices annual recommendations on prevention and control of influenza with vaccines. | ||
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MEDICAL DEPARTMENTS
Cardiology
Pediatrics
Diabetes Care
Pre-natal Care
Ultrasound Echocardiogram
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