Egg-Based Quadrivalent Vaccine: Multi-Dose or Preservative-Free

• Offers prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza A subtype viruses and influenza type B viruses. 
• It's recommended for 6 months of age and older.
• It's an inactive vaccine and cannot give you the flu.
• It's administered via intramuscular (IM).
• It may have mild side effects that include aches, soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given.
• It's packaged as either a Multi-Dose Vial (MDV) vaccine which contains the preservative Thimerosal (Mercury) or as a Preservative-Free Syringe (PFS) which DOES NOT contain Thimerosal. Thimerosal is added to vaccine vials that contain more than one dose to prevent any growth of germs, like bacteria and fungi. 
• CDC recommends people with egg allergies to still receive a licensed, age-appropriate flu shot. People who have a history of severe egg allergy (symptoms other than hives after exposure to egg) should be vaccinated in a medical setting, supervised by a health care provider who is able to recognize and manage severe allergic reactions such as nausea, dizziness or difficult breathing. 

• Mft: GSK - Brand: FluLaval PFS - FDA approved for 6 months and older.
• Mft: GSK - Brand: Fluarix PFS - FDA approved for 6 months and older.
• Mft: Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. - Brand: Fluzone - FDA approved for 6 months and older - MDV or PFS.
• Mft: Seqirus - Brand: Afluria MDV / PFS - FDA approved for 6 months and older - No natural rubber latex.