infectious diseases
Influenza Vaccine
Dose and Administration of Influenza Vaccine
The influenza vaccine is given yearly. ForIIV,the dose is 0.25 mL or 0.50 mL IM (depending on vaccine) for children aged 6 to 35 months 0.5 mL IM for people ≥ 3 years 0.1 mL for people aged 18 to 64 years, given intradermally Children age 6 months to 8 years who have received fewer than 2 influenza vaccine doses or whose influenza vaccination history is unknown should receive 2 doses, separated by at least 4 weeks. The smaller, intradermal dose can be used to conserve vaccine in times of shortage. ForLAIV,the dose is 0.1 mL, sprayed into each nostril (total dose is 0.2 mL). ForRIV4,the dose is 0.5 mL IM. 