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Is there another form of flu vaccines other than nose spray and IM injections?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes, there is a new intradermal (ID) form of flu vaccine that is available [along with the usual intramuscular (IM) vaccines and the intranasal (nasal mist) spray vaccines] in the 2011-2012 flu season in the Northern Hemisphere. It is called Fluzone in the US. It is licensed for use in the US for adults aged 18 - 64 and includes flu vaccine for both Type A and Type B influenza viruses.
Intradermal means in the skin. It is administered with an ultra short and thin needle between the layers of the skin using what is called a microinjection system, an individual syringe ready for one time use.
Sanofi Pasteur is also making it under the names Intanza or ID flu in the Northern Hemisphere outside the US. It will be available in 40 countries during the 2011-2012 flu season, including Australia, Canada and European Countries. In the Southern Hemisphere it is marketed under the brand name Instivac.
More facts about the ID flu vaccine:
- Approved for use in adults only (ages 18 - 64), given in a single dose
- Inactivated type of vaccine ("dead" virus particles used)
- May provide increased immunity over other types of flu vaccines due to the reactions of specialized immune system cells available in the skin
- Preservative free
- Injected into the skin layers, usually in the upper arm (deltoid) area
- Microinjection system provides:
- Improved acceptance by needle-averse individuals
- Needle is not readily visible to the patient
- Needle size 90% smaller than IM needles, 30 gauge
- Needle depth 1.5 mm
- Smaller amount of vaccine solution injected 0.1 mL
- Less antigen per injection, 27 mcg compared to 45 mcg IM
- Trials indicate less pain with injections
- Can cause more local injection site symptoms of mild to moderate redness, swelling, and other site reactions than IM, for 3-7 days
- Fewer systemic reactions (fever, headaches, muscle aches, etc.)
- 75% of trial participants were very satisfied
- 96% of clinicians giving the ID vaccines would recommend
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