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trivalent influenza vaccine

A synthetic vaccine consisting of three inactivated influenza viruses, two different influenza type A strains and one influenza type B strain. Trivalent influenza vaccine is formulated annually, based on influenza strains projected to be prevalent in the upcoming flu season. This agent may be formulated for injection or intranasal administration.
Synonym:Influenza Vaccine
influenza virus vaccine, trivalent, types A and B
TIV
US brand name:Agriflu
Fluarix
Flublok
FluLaval
Flushield
Fluvirin
Fluzone
NSC code:719208
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