Influenza Virus Vaccine (Systemic)
Brand Names : FluMist, FluShield, Fluvirin, Fluzone, Fluviral, Fluviral S/F, flu vaccine
Proper Use of This VaccineDosing - The dose of influenza vaccine will be different
for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders
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The following information includes only the average dose of influenza vaccine.
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For nasal
dosage form:
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To help prevent influenza infection:
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Adults and children age 9 through 49 years - One dose (0.5 mL)
each year.
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Children 5 through 8 years of age - One or two doses (0.5 mL),
depending on whether the child has received nasal mist influenza vaccine in
the past. The dose is given each year. If two doses are needed, they should
be spaced 6 weeks apart.
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For injection
dosage form:
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To help prevent influenza infection:
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Adults and children 9 years of age and older - One injection
each year.
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Children 6 months to 9 years of age - One or two injections,
depending on whether the child has received influenza vaccine in the past.
The dose is given each year. If two doses are needed, they should be spaced
4 weeks apart.
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