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FDA approves FluLaval Quadrivalent vaccine

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Last updated:17th Aug 2013
Published:17th Aug 2013
Source: Pharmawand

GlaxoSmithKline announced that the FDA has approved FluLaval Quadrivalent influenza Virus Vaccine for the active immunization of persons three years of age and older to help prevent disease caused by seasonal Influenza (flu) virus subtypes A and B contained in the vaccine. This is the second GSK intramuscular quadrivalent influenza vaccine approved by the FDA. GSK's Fluarix Quadrivalent was the first-ever intramuscular influenza vaccine approved by the FDA in December 2012 and is now shipping to customers.

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