Product | Manufacturer | Dry Natural Rubber ("Latex") Content in Final Product | Comments |
---|---|---|---|
Fluarix 0.5 mL prefilled syringe (Tip-Lok syringe) | 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. |
Fluvirin 5 mL multi-dose vial | Chiron 1.800.200.4278 |
No | The rubber in the vial stopper is made of 100% synthetic bromobutyl rubber. |
Fluvirin 0.5 mL prefilled syringe | Chiron 1.800.200.4278 |
No | The rubber component of the syringe stopper does not contain latex. May not be available this season. |
Fluzone 5 mL vial | Sanofi Pasteur 1.800.VACCINE |
No | All presentations of Fluzone vaccine are latex-free. |
Fluzone 0.5 mL prefilled syringe (BD Luer-Lok syringe, needle not included) | Sanofi Pasteur 1.800.VACCINE |
No | All presentations of Fluzone vaccine are latex-free. |
Fluzone 0.25 mL prefilled syringe (BD Luer-Lok syringe, needle not included) | Sanofi Pasteur 1.800.VACCINE |
No | All presentations of Fluzone vaccine are latex-free. |
Fluzone 0.5 mL vial | Sanofi Pasteur 1.800.VACCINE |
No | All presentations of Fluzone vaccine are latex-free. |
FluMist (Live, Intranasal) | MedImmune 1.877.FLUMIST |
No | Prefilled, single-use sprayer. |
The above was compiled from information obtained from the manufacturers. While the information presented is accurate to the best of our 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. |
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