How many doses are in fluzone vial?

Fluzone® Quadrivalent 5 mL Multi-Dose Vial, 10 Doses (Latex-Free, Preservative 25 mcg/dose) Intramuscular Administration – 2020-2021 Flu Season.

What is Fluzone vaccine used for?

Fluzone® Quadrivalent is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza A subtype viruses and type B viruses contained in the vaccine. Fluzone Quadrivalent is approved for use in persons 6 months of age and older.

What type of flu vaccine is fluzone?

Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent is the only licensed high-dose inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine; it is manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur Inc. Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent is a four-component (quadrivalent) flu vaccine approved for people 65 years and older.

How long is a vial of flu vaccine good for once opened?

If a multi-dose has been opened or accessed (e.g., needle-punctured) the vial should be dated and discarded within 28 days unless the manufacturer specifies a different (shorter or longer) date for that opened vial.

How long can a vaccine be in a syringe?

The hold time of 6 hours, from the time the source vial is diluted, is not specifically tied to a preparation environment and can be applied to doses prepared outside of ISO Class 5 environment (PEC).

How long is flu vaccine stable in syringe?

Previous reports suggested that an influenza vaccine in its original prefilled glass syringe packaging can be stored for a period from 72 h to 14 days at room temperature without any effect on product quality.

What is the difference between Fluzone and regular flu vaccine?

The high dose vaccine (brand name Fluzone High-Dose) contains four times the amount of antigen (the inactivated virus that promotes a protective immune response) as a regular flu shot. It is associated with a stronger immune response following vaccination (higher antibody production).

What are the side effects of Fluzone?

Common side effects of Fluzone include:

  • injection site reactions (soreness, redness, swelling, bruising pain, or a lump) that may last for up to 1-2 days,
  • fever,
  • chills,
  • joint or muscle aches or pain,
  • headache,
  • tired feeling,
  • weakness, or.
  • fussiness or crying in children.

Who qualifies for Fluzone?

Fluzone Quadrivalent is given to people 6 months of age and older. Flublok Quadrivalent is given to people 18 years of age and older. Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent is given to people 65 years of age and older.

How long does fluzone last in refrigerator?

At room temperature, it retains its stability at 25 C for up to one month. It rapidly decays once if exposed to freezing temperatures. Providers should store them at a temperature range between 2° C – 8° C (36° F – 46° F).

How long is a vial of Covid vaccine good for once opened?

Once labeled, place vaccine in the refrigerator. Punctured vials may be stored between 2°F and 25°C (36°F and 77°F) for up to 12 hours. After a vial is punctured 20 times it should be discarded even if the 12 hour time limit has not been met. *After this date/time, do NOT use.

How long can fluzone be left out of refrigerator?