IM Preferred sites are anterolateral aspect of the thigh in infants 6 mth through 11 mth, anterolateral aspect of the thigh (or the deltoid muscle if muscle mass is adequate) in persons 12 mth through 35 mth, or deltoid muscle in persons ≥36 mth. Childn ≥9 yr One 0.5-mL dose; 36 mth to 8 yr not previously vaccinated or unknown vaccination history Two 0.5 mL doses administer at least 4 wk apart, previously vaccinated One or two 0.5 mL doses (if 2 doses, administer at least 4 wk apart); 6-35 mth not previously vaccinated or unknown vaccination history 2 doses of either 0.25 mL or 0.5 mL administer at least 4 wk apart, previously vaccinated 1 or 2 doses of either 0.25 mL or 0.5 mL (if 2 doses, administer at least 4 wk apart).
Not to be administered by IV, intradermal or SC. Possible anaphylactic reactions. Recurrence of Guillain-Barré syndrome w/in 6 wk of previous influenza vaccination. Immunocompromised persons. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <6 mth.
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