Vaccine Information: FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE (Page 6 of 6)
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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
16.1 How Supplied
Single-dose, prefilled syringe (clear plunger rod), without needle, 0.5 mL (NDC 49281-323-88) (not made with natural rubber latex). Supplied as package of 10 (NDC 49281-323-50).
Multi-dose vial, 5 mL (NDC 49281-355-78) (not made with natural rubber latex). Supplied as package of 1 (NDC 49281-355-15). A maximum of ten doses can be withdrawn from the multi- dose vial.
16.2 Storage and Handling
Store all Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere presentations refrigerated at 2° to 8°C (35° to 46°F). DO NOT FREEZE. Discard if vaccine has been frozen.
Do not use after the expiration date shown on the label.
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
See FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Inform the vaccine recipient or guardian:
- Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere contains killed viruses and cannot cause influenza.
- Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere stimulates the immune system to protect against influenza, but does not prevent other respiratory infections.
- Annual influenza vaccination is recommended by the World Health Organization.
- Report adverse reactions to their healthcare provider and/or to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) at 1-800-822-7967.
- Sanofi Pasteur Inc. is maintaining a prospective pregnancy exposure registry to collect data on pregnancy outcomes and newborn health status following vaccination with Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere during pregnancy. Women who receive Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere during pregnancy are encouraged to contact Sanofi Pasteur Inc. directly or have their healthcare provider contact Sanofi Pasteur Inc. at 1-800-822-2463.
Vaccine Information Statements must be provided to vaccine recipients or their guardians, as required by the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 prior to immunization. These materials are available free of charge at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website (www.cdc.gov/vaccines).
Fluzone is a registered trademark of Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
Manufactured by:
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
Swiftwater, PA 18370 USA
Patient Information Sheet
Fluzone® Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere Influenza Vaccine
Please read this information sheet before getting Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere. This summary is not intended to take the place of talking with your healthcare provider. If you have questions or would like more information, please talk with your healthcare provider.
What is Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere?
Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere is a vaccine that helps protect against influenza illness (flu) caused by strains circulating in the southern hemisphere. Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere is for people who are 6 months of age and older.
Vaccination with Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere may not protect all people who receive the vaccine.
Who should not get Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere?
You should not get Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere if you:
- ever had a severe allergic reaction to eggs or egg products.
- ever had a severe allergic reaction after getting any flu vaccine.
- are younger than 6 months of age.
Tell your healthcare provider if you or your child have or have had:
- Guillain-Barré syndrome (severe muscle weakness) after getting a flu vaccine.
- problems with your immune system as the immune response may be diminished.
How is the Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere given?
Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere is a shot given into the muscle of the arm.
For infants, Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere is a shot given into the muscle of the thigh.
What are the possible side effects of Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere?
The most common side effects of Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere are:
- pain, redness, and swelling where you got the shot
- muscle aches
- tiredness
- headache
- fever
These are not all of the possible side effects of Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere. You can ask your healthcare provider for a list of other side effects that is available to healthcare professionals.
Call your healthcare provider for advice about any side effects that concern you. You may report side effects to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) at 1-800-822-7967 or http://vaers.hhs.gov. Sanofi Pasteur Inc. is collecting information on pregnancy outcomes and the health of newborns following vaccination with Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere during pregnancy. Women who receive Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere during pregnancy are encouraged to contact Sanofi Pasteur Inc. directly or have their healthcare provider contact Sanofi Pasteur Inc. at 1-800-822-2463.
What are the ingredients in Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere?
Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere contains 4 killed flu virus strains.
Inactive ingredients include formaldehyde and octylphenol ethoxylate. The preservative thimerosal is only in the multi-dose vial of Fluzone Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere.
Manufactured by:
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
Swiftwater, PA 18370 USA
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL — 0.5 mL Syringe Label
0.5 mL Single-Dose
Influenza Vaccine
Fluzone® Quadrivalent Southern Hemisphere
IM only
2023 Formula
Rx only
No Preservative
Mfd by: Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL — 0.5 mL Syringe Package
NDC 49281-323-50
2023 Formula
10 single-dose
prefilled syringes
(0.5 mL each)
Rx only
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STRAINS
Influenza Vaccine
Fluzone® Quadrivalent
Southern Hemisphere
For 6 months of age and olderFor intramuscular injection only
SANOFI PASTEUR
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL — 5 mL Vial Label
NDC 49281-355-78
Flu
5 mL Multi-Dose Vial
Influenza
Vaccine
Fluzone®
Quadrivalent
Southern Hemisphere
Contains Preservative
Rx only
4 STRAINS
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL — 5 mL Vial Package
NDC 49281-355-15
2023 Formula
For 6 months of age and older
For intramuscular injection only
5 mL multi-dose vial
Rx only
Influenza Vaccine
Fluzone® Quadrivalent
Southern Hemisphere
4 STRAINS
SANOFI PASTEUR
FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE influenza a virus a/sydney/5/2021 san-013 (h1n1) antigen (formaldehyde inactivated), influenza a virus a/darwin/9/2021 san-010 (h3n2) antigen (formaldehyde inactivated), influenza b virus b/michigan/01/2021 antigen (formaldehyde inactivated), and influenza b virus b/phuket/3073/2013 antigen (formaldehyde inactivated) injection, suspension | ||||||||||||||||||
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FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE influenza a virus a/sydney/5/2021 san-013 (h1n1) antigen (formaldehyde inactivated), influenza a virus a/darwin/9/2021 san-010 (h3n2) antigen (formaldehyde inactivated), influenza b virus b/michigan/01/2021 antigen (formaldehyde inactivated), and influenza b virus b/phuket/3073/2013 antigen (formaldehyde inactivated) injection, suspension | ||||||||||||||||||
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Labeler — Sanofi Pasteur Inc. (086723285) |
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Name | Address | ID/FEI | Operations |
Sanofi Pasteur Inc. | 086723285 | MANUFACTURE (49281-323), MANUFACTURE (49281-355) |
Revised: 04/2023 Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
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