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Fluzone High-Dose 2023 TM
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Active ingredients: influenza quadrivalent vaccine 2023
Pack: Fluzone High-Dose 2023 injection, 5 x 0.7 mL syringes
Brand name
(ARTG)
: FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE QIV inactivated quadrivalent influenza vaccine (Split Virion) influenza virus haemagglutinin 240 mcg, suspension for injection PFSConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent (QIV) is indicated for active immunisation for the prevention of influenza disease. Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent is indicated for use in persons 60 years of age and older., The use of Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent (QIV) should be based on official recommendations., See Section 5.1 Clinical Trials for information on the effects on influenza associated complications.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, suspension
- Intramuscular
- A colorless opalescent liquid
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 12 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 pre-filled syringes without needle pack
- 5 pre-filled syringes with needles pack
- 5 pre-filled syringes without needle pack
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