What company makes Flublok?
Sanofi Pasteur recently acquired Protein Sciences that developed Flublok Quadrivalent vaccine, using a recombinant DNA technology.
What is the difference between flu shot and Flublok?
Unlike traditional flu vaccines, FLUBLOK® QUADRIVALENT is produced without the adaptation or growth of the influenza virus, and is designed to be an exact match to the seasonal flu strains anticipated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the World Health Organization.
Is Flublok stronger than fluzone?
The amount of antigen in Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent is four times higher than the amount of antigen in standard flu vaccines, such as Fluzone Quadrivalent and Flublok. This high amount is meant to provide a stronger immune system response in older people, who may have a higher risk of the flu and its complications.
What age group is Flublok for?
Flublok Quadrivalent is licensed for use in people 18 years and older.
Is Flublok approved?
Last updated by Judith Stewart, BPharm on Oct 28, 2020….Development Timeline for Flublok Quadrivalent.
| Date | Article |
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| Oct 11, 2016 | Approval FDA Approves Flublok Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine |
What is Flublok quadrivalent?
Flublok Quadrivalent is a vaccine indicated for active immunization against disease caused by influenza A subtype viruses and influenza type B viruses contained in the vaccine. Flublok Quadrivalent is approved for use in persons 18 years of age and older.
Is Flublok good for seniors?
Furthermore, Flublok Quadrivalent is the first and only high antigen-content quadrivalent flu vaccine that, with its high efficacy, makes it ideal for older adults and those with a compromised immune system.
How is Flublok different from fluzone?
FLUBLOK® QUADRIVALENT is a shot given in the muscle of the arm. FLUZONE® HIGH-DOSE QUADRIVALENT is a vaccine indicated for prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza A and B strains contained in the vaccine. FLUZONE® HIGH-DOSE QUADRIVALENT is given to people 65 years of age and older.
Is Flublok live?
Flublok® is the only licensed influenza vaccine on the market that does not use eggs, antibiotics, or live influenza virus in any part of the manufacturing process.
How is Flublok different from Fluzone?
Is Flublok better?
In a randomized controlled trial, Flublok Quadrivalent provided 30% (95% CI: 10-47) better protection from influenza due to any PCRa-confirmed circulating strain versus a standard-dose quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine.