Influenza Virus Vaccine, H1N1, Inactivated Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: preservative-free
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Influenza Prophylaxis
0.5 mL intramuscularly once.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Influenza Prophylaxis
6 to 35 months: Two 0.25 mL intramuscular injections approximately 1 month apart
36 months to 9 years: Two 0.5 mL intramuscular injections approximately 1 month apart
10 years or older: A single 0.5 mL intramuscular injection
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Severe hypersensitivity reactions to previous vaccination, egg proteins, or any vaccine ingredient
- Life-threatening reactions after any previous influenza vaccine
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 months.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- The deltoid is the preferred administration site in adults
- The anterolateral aspect of the thigh is the preferred administration site in infants.
- The deltoid muscle of the upper arm is the preferred administration site in toddlers and young children.
- Do not administer in the gluteal region or any area where a major nerve trunk may be.
- Do not administer if particulates or discoloration are present.
Storage requirements:
- Refrigerate; do not freeze
Reconstitution/preparation techniques:
- Shake well prior to administration (syringe/single dose vial) or before withdrawing a dose (multi-dose vial)
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