Flulaval
This is a quadrivalent flu vaccine
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:
Inactive ingredients:
Relevant Terms
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Emulsifier: a substance that helps to keep the ingredients mixed together
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Quadrivalent: protects against four different serotypes of the pathogen (in this case, influenza virus)
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Serotype: a group of strains within a species that share a particular type of surface structure
Sources
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Package insert: https://www.fda.gov/media/115785/download
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General:
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Sodium deoxycholate
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Polysorbate 80: https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center/vaccine-ingredients