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How to Take Influenza Virus Vaccine and it's Dose


It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the large muscle.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Children: 6 months through 35 months of age - The first time last season with only one dose, should receive two 0.25 mL doses: one on day 1 followed by another approximately 4 weeks later.
36 months through 8 years of age- The first time last season with only one dose, should receive two 0.5 mL doses: one on day 1 followed by another approximately 4 weeks later.
9 years of age and older should receive a single 0.5 mL intramuscular dose.1 Adults-It should be administered as a single 0.5 mL intramuscular injection.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Influenza Virus Vaccine

This medication is an immunization agent, prescribed for children aged 6 months and older against influenza caused by influenza virus.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Influenza Virus Vaccine

India :


International :


Fluzone High Dose, Aluria, Fluarix, FluMist, Fluvirin,Fluzone
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