influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:FluMist Quadrivalent

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

intranasal suspension

  • 0.2mL (prefilled single use sprayer)

Influenza Prophylaxis

Indicated for prevention of influenza A and B infection in adults aged ≤49 years

Adults ≤49 years: 0.2 mL/dose (0.1 mL/nostril); 1 dose/season

Intranasal administration for age ≥50 years: Safety and efficacy not established

Live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) not indicated for the following adults who

  • have immunocompromising conditions, including HIV infection
  • have anatomical or functional asplenia
  • are pregnant
  • have close contact with or are caregivers of severely immunocompromised persons in a protected environment
  • have received influenza antiviral medications in the previous 48 hr
  • have a cerebrospinal fluid leak or cochlear implant

Dosing Considerations

Contains the following 4 viral strains for 2023-2024 Northern Hemisphere

  • A/Victoria/4897/2022 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus (New for 2023-2024)
  • A/Darwin/9/2021 (H3N2)-like virus (no change from last season)
  • B/Austria/1359417/2021 (B/Victoria lineage)-like virus (no change from last season)
  • B/Phuket/3073/2013-like virus (B/Yamagata lineage) (no change from last season)

Dosage Forms & Strengths

intranasal suspension

  • 0.2mL (prefilled single use sprayer)

Influenza Prophylaxis

Indicated for prevention of influenza A and B infection children aged ≥2 years

<2 year: Safety and efficacy not established

2-8 years: 0.2 mL/dose (0.1 mL in each nostril) x1-2 doses/season (see Administration)

≥9 years: As in adults; 0.2 mL/dose (0.1 mL/nostril); 1 dose/season

Live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) not indicated for the following children who

  • have immunocompromising conditions, including HIV infection
  • have anatomical or functional asplenia
  • are pregnant
  • have close contact with or are caregivers of severely immunocompromised persons in a protected environment
  • have received influenza antiviral medications in the previous 48 hr
  • have a cerebrospinal fluid leak or a cochlear implant
  • are aged 2-4 yr and who have received a diagnosis of asthma or wheezing within the preceding 12 months
  • are receiving aspirin- or salicylate-containing medications
  • have a history of severe allergic reaction of any component of the vaccine (except egg) or after a previous dose of any influenza vaccine
  • Caution with the following conditions
    • asthma in person aged ≥5 yr
    • other underlying medical conditions (eg, chronic pulmonary, cardiovascular [except isolated hypertension], renal, hepatic, neurologic, hematologic, or metabolic disorders [including diabetes mellitus])

Dosing Considerations

Contains the following 4 viral strains for 2023-2024 Northern Hemisphere

  • A/Victoria/4897/2022 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus (New for 2023-2024)
  • A/Darwin/9/2021 (H3N2)-like virus (no change from last season)
  • B/Austria/1359417/2021 (B/Victoria lineage)-like virus (no change from last season)
  • B/Phuket/3073/2013-like virus (B/Yamagata lineage) (no change from last season)
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            Contraindicated (13)

            • belimumab

              belimumab decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Do not administer live vaccines 30 days before or concurrently with belimumab.

            • certolizumab pegol

              certolizumab pegol decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Do not give live vaccines concurrently with certolizumab.

            • ibrutinib

              ibrutinib decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • ixekizumab

              ixekizumab decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Ixekizumab may interfere with immune response of live vaccines and increase risk for vaccine adverse effects; prior to initiating ixekizumab, complete all age appropriate immunizations.

            • lomustine

              lomustine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • mechlorethamine

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • melphalan

              melphalan decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo. after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • methotrexate

              methotrexate decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunization with live virus vaccines is generally not recommended.

            • onasemnogene abeparvovec

              onasemnogene abeparvovec decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Adjust vaccinations to accommodate concomitant corticosteroid administration prior to and following onasemnogene abeparvovec infusion. Avoid live vaccines for at least 1 month when initiating or after high-dose systemic corticosteroid therapy administered for =2 weeks.

            • oxaliplatin

              oxaliplatin decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo. after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • procarbazine

              procarbazine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • secukinumab

              secukinumab decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Secukinumab may interfere with immune response of live vaccines and increase risk for vaccine adverse effects; prior to initiating secukinumab, complete all age appropriate immunizations.

            • ustekinumab

              ustekinumab decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Prior initiating therapy, patients should receive all age-appropriate immunizations as recommended by current guidelines. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            Serious - Use Alternative (64)

            • abrocitinib

              abrocitinib decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Administration of live vaccines is not recommended during abrocitinib treatment and immediately before or after treatment.

            • adalimumab

              adalimumab decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • alefacept

              alefacept decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • amantadine

              amantadine, influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Because of its antiviral properties, amantadine may interfere with the efficacy of live attenuated influenza vaccines (LAIV). Coadministration of LAIV and amantadine is not recommended. Inactivated influenza vaccines may be used, as appropriate.

            • anakinra

              anakinra decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • anifrolumab

              anifrolumab decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Before initiation, update immunization according to current guidelines.

            • antithymocyte globulin equine

              antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • antithymocyte globulin rabbit

              antithymocyte globulin rabbit decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • atoltivimab/maftivimab/odesivimab

              atoltivimab/maftivimab/odesivimab decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Ebola monoclonal antibodies may interfere with immune response of live vaccines. Refer to vaccine guidelines for vaccination timing during and following treatment. .

            • azathioprine

              azathioprine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • baricitinib

              baricitinib decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use of live vaccines with baricitinib. Update immunizations in agreement with current immunization guidelines before initiating baricitinib.

            • basiliximab

              basiliximab decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • budesonide

              budesonide decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • canakinumab

              canakinumab decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • ciltacabtagene autoleucel

              ciltacabtagene autoleucel decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Vaccination with live virus vaccines is not recommended for at least 6 weeks before starting lymphodepleting chemotherapy, during CAR-T cell treatment, and until immune recovery following treatment. .

            • cortisone

              cortisone decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • cyclosporine

              cyclosporine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Avoid live vaccines in immunocompromised patients due to the risk of developing a clinical infection from the live vaccine. Inadequate immune response to the vaccine may also occur in the presence of immunosuppressants. Avoid live vaccines for at least 3 months after cessation of immunosuppressant therapy unless the benefit of vaccine administration outweighs the potential risk.

            • deflazacort

              deflazacort decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • dexamethasone

              dexamethasone decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • dupilumab

              dupilumab, influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal. immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Prior to initiating dupilumab, complete all age appropriate immunizations. Avoid use of live vaccines in patients treated with dupilumab.

            • elivaldogene autotemcel

              elivaldogene autotemcel, influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal. Either decreases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: The safety and effectiveness of vaccination during or following elivaldogene autotemcel treatment have not been studied. Vaccination is not recommended during the 6 weeks preceding myeloablative conditioning, and until hematological recovery following elivaldogene autotemcel treatment. Where feasible, administer childhood vaccinations before myeloablative conditioning. .

            • etanercept

              etanercept decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • everolimus

              everolimus decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • fludrocortisone

              fludrocortisone decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • glatiramer

              glatiramer decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • golimumab

              golimumab decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • guselkumab

              guselkumab, influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal. immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Prior to initiating guselkumab, complete all age appropriate immunizations. No data available on the ability of live or inactive vaccine to elicit an immune response in patients treated with guselkumab.

            • hydrocortisone

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • hydroxychloroquine sulfate

              hydroxychloroquine sulfate decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • hydroxyurea

              hydroxyurea decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Vaccination with live vaccines in a patient receiving hydroxyurea may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection).

            • idecabtagene vicleucel

              idecabtagene vicleucel decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Vaccination with live virus vaccines is not recommended for at least 6 weeks before starting lymphodepleting chemotherapy, during CAR-T cell treatment, and until immune recovery following treatment. .

            • infliximab

              infliximab decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • leflunomide

              leflunomide decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • mercaptopurine

              mercaptopurine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • methylprednisolone

              methylprednisolone decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • muromonab CD3

              muromonab CD3 decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • mycophenolate

              mycophenolate decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • ocrelizumab

              ocrelizumab decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Vaccination with live-attenuated or live vaccines is not recommended during ocrelizumab treatment and until B-cell repletion.

            • ofatumumab SC

              ofatumumab SC decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Administer all immunizations according to immunization guidelines at least 4 weeks prior to initiation of ofatumumab SC for live or live-attenuated vaccines, and whenever possible.

            • ozanimod

              ozanimod decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use of live-attenuated vaccines with ozanimod during treatment and for up to 3 months after discontinuing ozanimod. .

            • peramivir

              peramivir decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid live attenuated influenza vaccine within 2 wk before or 48 hr after administration of neuraminidase inhibitors; inactivated influenza vaccine can be administered at any time relative to use of neuraminidase inhibitors.

            • ponesimod

              ponesimod decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use of live attenuated vaccines at least 1 month before initiating, during, and for 1-2 weeks after treatment. Coadministration with live attenuated vaccines may increase infection risk.

            • prednisolone

              prednisolone decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • prednisone

              prednisone decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • rilonacept

              rilonacept decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • risankizumab

              risankizumab decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use of live vaccines. Before starting risankizumab, complete age appropriate immunizations.

            • ritlecitinib

              ritlecitinib, influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal. immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid live attenuated vaccines during or shortly before initiating ritlecitinib. No data are available on vaccination response in ritlecitinib treated patients. Before initiating, review patient immunization status (including herpes zoster) and immunize accordingly in agreement with current immunization guidelines.

            • rituximab

              rituximab, influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal. immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Safety of immunization with live viral vaccines following rituximab therapy has not been studied and vaccination with live virus vaccines is not recommended.

            • rituximab-hyaluronidase

              rituximab-hyaluronidase, influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal. immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Safety of immunization with live viral vaccines following rituximab therapy has not been studied and vaccination with live virus vaccines is not recommended.

            • satralizumab

              satralizumab decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ive vaccines are not recommended during treatment. Administer all immunizations according to immunization guidelines. At least 4 weeks before initiating for live or live-attenuated vaccines.

            • siponimod

              siponimod decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Pause vaccinations beginning 1 week before initiating siponimod and for 4 weeks after stopping treatment. Coadministration with live attenuated vaccines may increase infection risk.

            • sirolimus

              sirolimus decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • tacrolimus

              tacrolimus decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • temsirolimus

              temsirolimus decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • teplizumab

              teplizumab decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Administer all age-appropriate vaccinations before starting teplizumab. Live-attenuated vaccines are not recommended within 8 weeks before teplizumab treatment, during treatment, or up to 52 weeks after treatment.

            • tildrakizumab

              tildrakizumab decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Before initiating tildrakizumab therapy, consider completion of all age appropriate immunizations according to current immunization guidelines. Avoid use of live vaccines in patients treated with tildrakizumab. No data are available on the response to live or inactive vaccines.

            • tisagenlecleucel

              tisagenlecleucel decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Vaccination with live virus vaccines is not recommended for at least 6 weeks before starting lymphodepleting chemotherapy, during CAR-T cell treatment, and until immune recovery following treatment. .

            • tocilizumab

              tocilizumab decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • tralokinumab

              tralokinumab decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use of live vaccines. Before starting tralokinumab, complete age appropriate immunizations.

            • triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

              triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • upadacitinib

              upadacitinib decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ustekinumab

              ustekinumab decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Prior initiating therapy, patients should receive all age-appropriate immunizations as recommended by current guidelines. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • vedolizumab

              vedolizumab decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use of live virus vaccines while receiving vedolizumab; live vaccines may be administered concurrently with vedolizumab only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

            • voclosporin

              voclosporin decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines. Avoid live vaccines for at least 3 months after immunosuppressants.

            Monitor Closely (9)

            • anthrax immune globulin

              anthrax immune globulin decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Immune globulin administration may impair the efficacy of live attenuated vaccines. Defer vaccination with live virus vaccines until ~3 months after administration of anthrax IG. Revaccinate people who received anthrax IG shortly after live virus vaccination following 3 months after the administration of anthrax IG.

            • baloxavir marboxil

              baloxavir marboxil will decrease the level or effect of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use of baloxavir with intranasal live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) has not been evaluated. Antivirals may inhibit LAIV viral replication, causing decreased vaccine effectiveness.

            • belatacept

              belatacept decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: The use of live vaccines should be avoided during treatment with belatacept. Inform patients that vaccinations may be less effective while they are being treated with belatacept.

            • betibeglogene autotemcel

              betibeglogene autotemcel, influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Follow institutional guidelines for vaccine administration. Safety of live vaccines during or following treatment not studied. .

            • dengue vaccine

              dengue vaccine, influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Data are not available to establish safety and immunogenicity of coadministration of dengue vaccine with recommended adolescent vaccines.

            • leniolisib

              leniolisib decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Live, attenuated vaccinations may be less effective if administered during leniolisib treatment.

            • obinutuzumab

              obinutuzumab decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Immunization with live virus vaccines is not recommended during obinutuzumab treatment and until after B-cell recovery.

            • oseltamivir

              oseltamivir decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid administration of live attenuated influenza vaccine intranasal within 2 weeks before or 48 hours after administration of oseltamivir, unless medically indicated.

            • ublituximab

              ublituximab decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Administer all immunizations according to immunization guidelines at least 4 weeks before initiating ublituximab for live or live-attenuated vaccines and, whenever possible, at least 2 weeks before initiating for non-live vaccines. Vaccination with live virus vaccines is not recommended during treatment and until B-cell repletion. Do not administer live or live-attenuated vaccines to infants of mothers exposed to ublituximab during pregnancy, before confirming recovery of B-cell counts as measured by CD19+ B cells.

            Minor (1)

            • chloroquine

              chloroquine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

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            Adverse Effects

            >10%

            Adults

            • Runny nose (41-45%)
            • Headache (41-45%)
            • Sore throat (26-30%)
            • Weakness (26-30%)
            • Myalgia (16-20%)
            • Cough (11-15%)

            Children

            • Runny nose/nasal congestion (46-50%)
            • Cough (36-40%)
            • Irritability (16-20%)
            • Headache (16-20%)

            1-10%

            Adults

            • Chills (6-10%)
            • Nasal congestion (6-10%)
            • Sinusitis (2-5%)
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            Warnings

            Suspected adverse events after administration of any vaccine may be reported to Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS), 1-800-822-7967

            Contraindications

            Hypersensitivity to eggs, sulfites

            IV/IM administration

            Children/adolescents receiving aspirin

            Asthma, reactive airway disease

            Diabetes, renal dysfunction

            Hemoglobinopathies

            Immunodeficiency diseases

            Patients on immunosuppressants

            Any chronic pulmonary/cardivascular disorder

            Cautions

            Do not administer within 2 wk of inactivated vaccine or 4 week of live virus vaccine

            Treatment for anaphylactoid and/or hypersensitivity reactions must be present during vaccine use

            Use caution in patients with history of Guillain-Barre

            Nasal congestion may impair delivery of vaccine (avoid use)

            Not recommended in patients with neurologic or neuromuscular disorders

            Avoid use in children aged 2 through 4 years who had wheezing in the past 12 months, or those who have any other underlying medical conditions that predispose them to influenza complications

            Caution in patients aged ≥5 yr who have asthma

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            Pregnancy & Lactation

            Pregnancy

            Not absorbed systemically following intranasal administration and maternal use is not expected to result in fetal exposure to the drug

            Clinical considerations

            • Pregnant women infected with seasonal influenza are at increased risk of severe illness associated with influenza infection compared with nonpregnant women
            • Pregnant women with influenza may be at increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm labor and delivery

            Lactation

            Not absorbed systemically by the mother following intranasal administration and breastfeeding is not expected to result in exposure of the breastfed child

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Pharmacology

            Mechanism of Action

            Vaccine; vaccines convey active immunity via stimulation of production of endogenously produced antibodies

            Pharmacokinetics

            Onset: Three weeks after vaccination

            Duration: 6 months or more

            Distribution: Nasal cavity, stomach, brain, and lungs

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            Administration

            Intranasal Administration

            Administer at beginning of influenza season

            Each sprayer contains a single dose (0.2 mL); administer one-half of the contents of the single-dose intranasal sprayer into each nostril

            With the patient in upright position, place tip of syringe applicator just inside the nostril and depress plunger as rapidly as possible

            Children aged 2 years through 8 years

            • If child requires 2 doses, administer at least 4 weeks apart (see number of doses)
            • Number of doses
              • 2 doses administered a minimum of 4 weeks apart are required during child’s first season of vaccination for optimal protection
              • Children who have previously received ≥2 total doses of trivalent or quadrivalent influenza vaccine at least 4 weeks apart, require only 1 dose for the current flu season
              • The 2 doses of influenza vaccine do not have to have been administered in the same season or consecutive seasons
              • From ACIP recommendations: MMWR 2018 Aug 24 / 67(3);1-20
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            FormularyPatient Discounts

            Adding plans allows you to compare formulary status to other drugs in the same class.

            To view formulary information first create a list of plans. Your list will be saved and can be edited at any time.

            Adding plans allows you to:

            • View the formulary and any restrictions for each plan.
            • Manage and view all your plans together – even plans in different states.
            • Compare formulary status to other drugs in the same class.
            • Access your plan list on any device – mobile or desktop.

            The above information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Individual plans may vary and formulary information changes. Contact the applicable plan provider for the most current information.

            Tier Description
            1 This drug is available at the lowest co-pay. Most commonly, these are generic drugs.
            2 This drug is available at a middle level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "preferred" (on formulary) brand drugs.
            3 This drug is available at a higher level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "non-preferred" brand drugs.
            4 This drug is available at a higher level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "non-preferred" brand drugs or specialty prescription products.
            5 This drug is available at a higher level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "non-preferred" brand drugs or specialty prescription products.
            6 This drug is available at a higher level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "non-preferred" brand drugs or specialty prescription products.
            NC NOT COVERED – Drugs that are not covered by the plan.
            Code Definition
            PA Prior Authorization
            Drugs that require prior authorization. This restriction requires that specific clinical criteria be met prior to the approval of the prescription.
            QL Quantity Limits
            Drugs that have quantity limits associated with each prescription. This restriction typically limits the quantity of the drug that will be covered.
            ST Step Therapy
            Drugs that have step therapy associated with each prescription. This restriction typically requires that certain criteria be met prior to approval for the prescription.
            OR Other Restrictions
            Drugs that have restrictions other than prior authorization, quantity limits, and step therapy associated with each prescription.
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