Flublok 2017-2018 Formula (Intramuscular)

Generic name:influenza virus vaccine recombinant (intramuscular route) [ in-floo-EN-za-VYE-rus-VAX-een-ree-KOM-bi-nant ]
Drug class:Viral vaccines

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 24, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Flublok
• Flublok 2015-2016 Formula
• Flublok 2016-2017 Formula
• Flublok 2017-2018 Formula
• Flublok Quadrivalent 2016-2017 Formula
• Flublok Quadrivalent 2017-2018 Formula

Available Dosage Forms:

• Solution

Therapeutic Class: Vaccine

Uses for Flublok 2017-2018 Formula

Influenza virus vaccine, recombinant is used to prevent infection caused by the influenza viruses in adults 18 years of age and older. The vaccine works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease. It is also known as a “flu shot”.

It is necessary to receive an influenza vaccine injection each year, since influenza infections are usually caused by different kinds of viruses and the protection gained by the vaccine lasts less than a year. The best way to help prevent influenza infections is to get an influenza vaccination each year, usually in early November.

This vaccine is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor or other health care professional.

Before using Flublok 2017-2018 Formula

In deciding to use a vaccine, the risks of taking the vaccine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this vaccine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of Flublok® or Flublok® Quadrivalent in children 3 to 17 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Flublok® or Flublok® Quadrivalent in the elderly.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving this vaccine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive...