Dry Natural Rubber (“Latex”) Content of Flu Vaccines (2007–08 Formula, US only)
| Product | Manufacturer or Distributor |
Latex in Final Product | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluvirin® vial, 5 mL | Novartis (formerly Chiron) 1.800.244.7668 |
No | The vial stopper is not made of latex. It is made of 100% synthetic bromobutyl rubber. |
| Fluvirin® syringe, 0.5 mL | Novartis (formerly Chiron) 1.800.244.7668 |
No | The rubber component of the syringe stopper does not contain latex. |
| Fluzone® syringe, 0.25 mL | Sanofi Pasteur 1.800.VACCINE |
No | All presentations of Fluzone® vaccine are latex-free. |
| Fluzone® syringe, 0.5 mL | Sanofi Pasteur 1.800.VACCINE |
No | All presentations of Fluzone® vaccine are latex-free. |
| Fluzone® vial, 0.5 mL | Sanofi Pasteur 1.800.VACCINE |
No | All presentations of Fluzone® vaccine are latex-free. |
| Fluzone® vial, 5 mL | Sanofi Pasteur 1.800.VACCINE |
No | All presentations of Fluzone® vaccine are latex-free. |
| FluLaval® vial, 5 mL | GlaxoSmithKline 1.888.825.5249 |
No | The vial stopper does not contain latex. |
| Afluria® vial, 5 mL | CSL Biotherapies 1.888.4FLUOFF |
No | The rubber tip cap and plunger used for the preservative-free, single-dose syringes and the rubber stoppers used for the multi-dose vial contain no latex. |
| Afluria® syringe, 0.5 mL | CSL Biotherapies 1.888.4FLUOFF |
No | The rubber tip cap and plunger used for the preservative-free, single-dose syringes and the rubber stoppers used for the multi-dose vial contain no latex. |
| Fluarix® syringe, 0.5 mL | GlaxoSmithKline 1.888.825.5249 |
Yes | The tip cap and the rubber plunger of the needleless prefilled syringes contain dry natural latex rubber that may cause allergic reactions in latex sensitive individuals. |
| FluMist® (live, intranasal) | MedImmune 1.877.FLUMIST |
No* | There is no latex present in FluMist® or in any components of the sprayer. *Latex gloves are used in the blend and fill process. |
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The above was compiled from information obtained from the manufacturers. While the information presented is accurate to the best of my knowledge, it should not be used or relied upon as a substitute for your independent research or professional advice. Always double check with the manufacturer. |
