Fluzone is the commercial name of an influenza virus vaccine , distributed by sanofi pasteur , USA . It is a split-virus vaccine, which is produced by chemical disruption of the influenza virus. Therefore, it is incapable of causing influenza per se. more

Fluzone is the commercial name of an influenza virus vaccine , distributed by sanofi pasteur , USA . It is a split-virus vaccine, which is produced by chemical disruption of the influenza virus. Therefore, it is incapable of causing influenza per se.

As approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Fluzone is a preservative -free vaccine administered in a single dose by intramuscular injection. It is presented as a 0.25 ml syringes for pediatric use and 0.5 ml syringes for adults and children. Vials must be stored under temperatures from 2 to 8 degrees Celsius and are inactivated by freezing. Fluzone was approved in April 2002 by the FDA. It is recommended for vaccination against the following type A and B influenza viruses and has been optimized for the 2004-2005 season. less