• Protects against the top seasonal flu strains caused by influenza A and B subtype viruses.
• It's an inactive vaccine and cannot give you the flu.
• 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.
• NOT for individuals with an egg allergy.  Alternative: Cell-Based Vaccine. 

Manufacturers

GSK - Brand: FluLaval PFS - FDA approved for 6 months and older.

GSK - Brand: Fluarix PFS - FDA approved for 6 months and older.

Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. - Brand: Fluzone - FDA approved for 6 months and older - MDV or PFS.

Seqirus - Brand: Afluria MDV / PFS - FDA approved for 6 months and older. Non-latex.

• Protects against the top seasonal flu strains caused by influenza A and B subtype viruses. 
• It's an inactive vaccine and cannot give you the flu.
• Is NOT made with egg proteins. An alternative for individuals with egg allergies.
• Does not contain antibiotics or use natural rubber latex on the MDV or PF vaccines.
• 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 (PF) single dose vaccine which DOES NOT contain Thimerosal. 

Manufacturers

Seqirus - Brand: Flucelvax - FDA approved for 6 months of age and older.

• This vaccine is FDA approved for adults 65 years of age and older.
• It's an inactive vaccine and cannot give you the flu.
• It may have mild side effects that include aches, soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given.
• This is a Preservative-Free Vaccine and DOES NOT contain Thimerosal (Mercury).
• Fluad protects against the top seasonal flu strains and uses an Adjuvant which is an ingredient of the vaccine to help promote a better immune response.
• Fluzone High-Dose protects against the top seasonal flu strains and uses four times the amount of antigen than a standard-dose of inactivated influenza vaccine. Antigens help prompt the body to build antibodies.

Manufacturers

Seqirus - Brand:  Fluad - FDA approved for 65+ years of age and older - PF vaccine.

Sanofi Pasteur - Brand: Fluzone High-Dose - FDA approved for 65+ years of age and older - PF vaccine.

• This type vaccine is injected into the skin instead of the muscle.
• The intradermal needle is 90% smaller than a standard flu shot needle.
• It requires 40% less antigen to be as effective as the regular flu shot. Antigen is the part of the vaccine that helps your body build up protection against flu viruses.
• It's recommended for adults 18-64 years of age.
• It's an inactive vaccine and cannot give you the flu.
• Common reactions include redness, swelling, toughness, pain, and itching at the injection site.
• This is a Preservative-Free (PF) vaccine and DOES NOT contain Thimerosal (Mercury).
• This is a single dose vaccine which provides protection against the top seasonal flu strains.

Manufacturers

Sanofi Pasteur - Brand: Fluzone Intradermal - FDA approved for 18-64 years of age - PF vaccine.

• This is a Recombinant vaccine that offers prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza A and B subtype viruses.  
• It's recommended for adults 18+ years of age with egg allergies or concerns with any of the ingredients listed below.
• It may have mild side effects that include aches, soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given.
• This vaccine DOES NOT use any of the following in its production process: Eggs, Thimerosal (Mercury), Live or inactivated influenza virus, Latex, Formaldehyde, Gelatin, Antibiotics or Gluten.
• This vaccine contains protective ingredients called hemagglutinin protein or HA which does not require growing the influenza virus.

Manufacturers

Sanofi Pasteur - Brand: Flublok - FDA approved for adults 18 years of age and older - PF vaccine.

• This type vaccine is sprayed into the nose.
• It's designed for healthy individuals 2-49 years of age and not pregnant.  
• It's a live, attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) which is a weakened flu virus. 
• Common reactions include coughing, vomiting, wheezing, runny nose/nasal congestion, sore throat and chills. 
• This is a Preservative-Free (PF) vaccine and DOES NOT contain Thimerosal (Mercury).
• Offers prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza A and B subtype viruses. 

Manufacturers

AstraZeneca - Brand: FluMist - FDA approved for healthy individuals 2-49 years of age - PF vaccine.