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Flu Vaccine (Year 3)

The Jackson Laboratory · FDA-approved active Biologic

Flu Vaccine (Year 3) is a vaccine Biologic drug developed by The Jackson Laboratory. It is currently FDA-approved for Prevention of seasonal influenza in adults and children. Also known as: Flublok Quadrivalent.

The flu vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and cellular immunity against influenza virus strains included in that year's formulation.

The flu vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and cellular immunity against influenza virus strains included in that year's formulation. Used for Prevention of seasonal influenza in adults and children.

At a glance

Generic nameFlu Vaccine (Year 3)
Also known asFlublok Quadrivalent
SponsorThe Jackson Laboratory
Drug classvaccine
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

The vaccine contains inactivated or attenuated influenza virus antigens that trigger both humoral (antibody) and cell-mediated immune responses. This prepares the immune system to recognize and rapidly neutralize circulating influenza viruses, reducing infection risk and severity. The specific strains included vary annually based on epidemiological predictions.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about Flu Vaccine (Year 3)

What is Flu Vaccine (Year 3)?

Flu Vaccine (Year 3) is a vaccine drug developed by The Jackson Laboratory, indicated for Prevention of seasonal influenza in adults and children.

How does Flu Vaccine (Year 3) work?

The flu vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and cellular immunity against influenza virus strains included in that year's formulation.

What is Flu Vaccine (Year 3) used for?

Flu Vaccine (Year 3) is indicated for Prevention of seasonal influenza in adults and children.

Who makes Flu Vaccine (Year 3)?

Flu Vaccine (Year 3) is developed and marketed by The Jackson Laboratory (see full The Jackson Laboratory pipeline at /company/the-jackson-laboratory).

Is Flu Vaccine (Year 3) also known as anything else?

Flu Vaccine (Year 3) is also known as Flublok Quadrivalent.

What drug class is Flu Vaccine (Year 3) in?

Flu Vaccine (Year 3) belongs to the vaccine class. See all vaccine drugs at /class/vaccine.

What development phase is Flu Vaccine (Year 3) in?

Flu Vaccine (Year 3) is FDA-approved (marketed).

What are the side effects of Flu Vaccine (Year 3)?

Common side effects of Flu Vaccine (Year 3) include Injection site soreness, redness, or swelling, Myalgia (muscle aches), Headache, Fever, Fatigue.

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