Fluzone® High-Dose is a vaccine that helps protect against
influenza illness (flu).
Fluzone High-Dose vaccine is for people
At 65+, your risk of flu-related complications is significantly increased. Factors such as lowered immunity and living with chronic health conditions make flu more dangerous than when you were younger.
Fluzone® High-Dose may help reduce your risk of flu and flu-related complications in ages 65+.
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Fluzone® High-Dose is the first and only flu shot clinically proven to provide superior flu protection in adults 65+.
In a clinical study conducted in 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 in approximately 32,000 adults 65+, the trivalent formulation of Fluzone® High-Dose proved to be 24% more effective at preventing the flu than standard-dose Fluzone® (Influenza Vaccine).
Compared to Fluzone®, the most common side effects were slightly more frequent and included pain where you got the shot, muscle pain, tiredness, and headache.
Studied over 12 influenza seasons
The ability of Fluzone High-Dose to protect those 65+ from flu-related hospitalizations, including hospitalizations due to cardiovascular events and respiratory events, was assessed over 12 flu seasons in comparison to regular flu shots.
View NowThe CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) selected Fluzone® High-Dose as a preferred vaccine for people 65+ over regular flu shots.†,‡
†In August 2023, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices issued a preferential recommendation for the use of Fluzone® High-Dose over unadjuvanted flu vaccines in adults 65+.
‡If none of the preferred vaccines are available at an opportunity for vaccine administration, then any other age-appropriate influenza vaccine should be administered.
Fluzone® High-Dose is FREE for almost everyone.§
§The information above is available at CMS.gov and is current as of 5/9/2025. This information is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of coverage. The information is gathered from various resources and is subject to change.
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