Fluad
This is a trivalent flu vaccine that contains an adjuvant.
For a more detailed explanation of some of the ingredients, see this article: https://www.wired.com/2014/11/whats-inside-flu-shot/
Ingredients:
Active ingredients:
3 types of inactive influenza (flu) virus:
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H1N1
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H3N2
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Victoria lineage
Inactive ingredients:
Amounts are based on a 0.5 mL dose
Adjuvants: strengthen the immune response to the vaccine.
The adjuvant in this vaccine is called MF59C.1 and contains the following ingredients:
Antibiotics: used to prevent contamination during manufacturing
Other:
Relevant Terms
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Adjuvant: a compound added to some vaccines to strengthen the immune response
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Antibiotics: substances that kill bacteria or prevent them from dividing. Antibiotics are used in some vaccines to prevent contamination during the manufacturing process.
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Emulsifier: a substance that helps to keep the ingredients mixed together
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Trivalent: protects against three different serotypes of the pathogen (in this case, influenza virus)
Sources
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Package insert: https://www.fda.gov/media/179766/download
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Adjuvant: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns/adjuvants.html
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General:
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https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/g/normal-growth​
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​https://www.chop.edu/news/feature-article-flu-vaccine-whats-vial
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https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center/vaccine-ingredients/antibiotics
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https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/reportspubs/salmonella-atlas/serotyping-importance.html
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Squalene:
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Sorbitan trioleate:
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Sodium citrate dihydrate:
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Citric acid monohydrate:
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Neomycin:
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Kanamycin:
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Hydrocortisone:
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Formaldehyde: https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center/vaccine-ingredients/formaldehyde
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CTAB:
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Ovalbumin:
Last updated: July 10, 2024