GlaxoSmithKline Shipping U.S. Flu Vaccine With New Strain Coverage Recommended For 2012-2013

This indication is based on immune response elicited by FLULAVAL, and there have been no controlled trials adequately demonstrating a decrease in influenza disease after vaccination with FLULAVAL.

Important Safety Information For FLULAVAL

• Do not administer FLULAVAL to anyone with known severe allergic reactions (eg, anaphylaxis) to any component of the vaccine including egg protein or to a previous dose of any influenza vaccination
• If Guillain-Barré syndrome has occurred within 6 weeks of receipt of prior influenza vaccine, the decision to give FLULAVAL should be based on careful consideration of the potential benefits and risks
• If FLULAVAL is administered to immunosuppressed persons, including individuals receiving immunosuppressive therapy, the immune response may be lower than in immunocompetent persons
• Syncope (fainting) can occur in association with administration of injectable vaccines. Procedures should be in place to avoid falling injury and to restore cerebral perfusion following syncope
• In comparator-controlled clinical trials with FLULAVAL, adverse events included pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site; headache; fatigue; and myalgia. (See Adverse Reactions section of the Prescribing Information for FLULAVAL for other potential adverse events)
• Vaccination with FLULAVAL may not result in protection in all vaccine recipients.

Complete Prescribing Information for FLULAVAL.

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