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Influenza Virus Vaccine, Live Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 30, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: trivalent; quadrivalent

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Influenza Prophylaxis

PATIENTS UP TO 49 YEARS: 0.2 mL intranasally once

Comments:


Use: Active immunization for the prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and type B contained in the vaccine

Usual Pediatric Dose for Influenza Prophylaxis

PATIENTS 2 TO 8 YEARS: 0.2 mL intranasally once OR in two-0.2 mL separate doses

PATIENTS 9 YEARS AND OLDER: 0.2 mL intranasally once

Comments:


Use: Active immunization for the prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and type B contained in the vaccine

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

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Storage requirements:

Reconstitution/preparation techniques:

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Further information

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