2.1 Preparation for Administration
Shake the syringe vigorously before administering the vaccine and shake the multidose vial preparation each time before withdrawing a dose of vaccine.
Inspect FLUVIRIN® syringes and multidose vials visually for particulate matter and/or discoloration prior to administration [see DESCRIPTION (11)]. If either of these conditions exists, the vaccine should not be administered.
Between uses, return the multidose vial to the recommended storage conditions between 2º and 8ºC (36º and 46ºF). Do not freeze. Discard if the vaccine has been frozen.
A separate sterile syringe and needle must be used for each injection to prevent transmission of infectious agents from one person to another. Needles should be disposed of properly and not recapped.
It is recommended that small syringes (0.5 mL or 1 mL) should be used to minimize any product loss.
For intramuscular use only.
2.2 Recommended Dose and Schedule
The dose and schedule for Fluvirin is presented in Table 1.
TABLE 1 Fluvirin Dose and Schedule Age
Dose
Schedule
4 years through 8 years
One or two doses a, 0.5 mL each
If 2 doses, administer at least 1 month apart
9 years and older
One dose, 0.5 mL
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In children, the needle size may range from 7/8 to 1¼ inches, depending on the size of the child's deltoid muscle, and should be of sufficient length to penetrate the muscle tissue. The anterolateral thigh can be used, but the needle should be longer, usually 1 inch.
In adults, a needle of ≥1 inch is preferred because needles <1 inch might be of insufficient length to penetrate muscle tissue in certain adults. The preferred site for intramuscular injection is the deltoid muscle of the upper arm. The vaccine should not be injected in the gluteal region or areas where there may be a major nerve trunk.
apply to skin as needed
discard after single use
