Fluzone High-Dose
Generic name:influenza vaccine
Dosage form: suspension for intramuscular injection
Drug class:Viral vaccines
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 23, 2022.
On This Page
- 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
- References
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
Indications and Usage for Fluzone High-Dose
Fluzone® High-Dose is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza A subtype viruses and type B virus contained in the vaccine.
Fluzone High-Dose is approved for use in persons 65 years of age and older.
Fluzone High-Dose Dosage and Administration
- For intramuscular use only
Dose and Schedule
Fluzone High-Dose should be administered as a single 0.5 mL injection by the intramuscular route in adults 65 years of age and older.
Administration
Inspect Fluzone High-Dose visually for particulate matter and/or discoloration prior to administration. If either of these conditions exist, the vaccine should not be administered.
Before administering a dose of vaccine, shake the prefilled syringe.
The preferred site for intramuscular injection is the deltoid muscle. The vaccine should not be injected into the gluteal area or areas where there may be a major nerve trunk.
Do not administer this product intravenously or subcutaneously.
Fluzone High-Dose should not be combined through reconstitution or mixed with any other vaccine.
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Fluzone High-Dose is a suspension for injection.
Fluzone High-Dose is supplied in prefilled syringes (gray syringe plunger rod), 0.5 mL, for adults 65 years of age and older.
Contraindications
A severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any component of the vaccine [see Description (11)], including egg protein, or to a previous dose of any influenza vaccine is a contraindication to administration of Flu...
