Flublok is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of disease caused by influenza A virus subtypes and influenza type B virus represented by antigens contained in the vaccine. Flublok is approved for use in individuals 9 years of age and older.
On this page, you will learn:
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What it is: Flublok is the only recombinant influenza vaccine, with 3x the hemagglutinin (HA) antigen content of standard-dose flu vaccines1-3
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What it's for: Flublok is for the prevention of disease cause by influenza A virus subtypes and type B virus represented by antigens contained in the vaccine1
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Who it's for: Flublok is approved for use in people 9 years of age and older1
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How it's used: Flublok is administered by intramuscular injection1
Flublok combines the advantages of recombinant technology with a higher dose2,4
3x the antigen1,2,5
Flublok contains 3x the HA antigen content of cell- and egg-based standard-dose flu vaccines, which has been linked to greater immunogenicity vs standard-dose flu vaccines.*
Eliminates risk of antigenic mismatch during manufacturing3,4
The only flu vaccine produced with recombinant technology, Flublok ensures identical antigenic match with FDA-selected flu strains. Recombinant technology eliminates the risk of mutations that can occur with cell- or egg-based vaccines.
May induce a more robust immune response6
Vaccination with a higher-dose recombinant flu vaccine may lead to a greater antibody response vs cell- and egg-based standard-dose vaccines.
Flublok does not use the influenza virus in any part of the manufacturing process3†
As a differentiated flu vaccine, Flublok has a unique CPT code (90673)
*Flublok contains 45 micrograms (mcg) of HA per strain vs 15 mcg of HA per strain in a standard-dose influenza vaccine.1,2,5
†According to the CDC, getting a flu vaccine will not give you the flu.7
Frequently asked questions
No. Though Flublok does not contain egg protein, recombinant technology also leads to a broader immune response and may provide cross-protection against drifted strains during mismatched seasons.1,4* Learn more on the Technology page.
*Flublok is produced using a novel production platform in which recombinant HA is expressed in insect cells using a baculovirus expression vector system (BEVS). Recombinant HA antigens produced using BEVS have been shown to induce significantly higher levels of broadly cross-reactive antibodies against highly conserved regions of HA compared with egg-derived vaccines, which may potentially protect against drift-variant influenza viruses.1,4
To learn more about recombinant technology, visit our Technology page.
Flublok combines the advantages of recombinant technology with a higher dose.2,4 Flublok does not use the influenza virus in any part of the manufacturing process.3* Learn more on the Technology page.
*According to the CDC, getting a flu vaccine will not give you the flu.7
Flublok ensures an identical antigenic match with FDA-selected flu strains. Recombinant technology eliminates the risk of mutations that can occur with cell- or egg-based vaccines.4 Learn more on the Technology page.
Higher HA antigen content has been linked to greater immunogenicity vs standard-dose flu vaccines.6 Learn more about Flublok efficacy on the Study Results page.
Order Flublok
To order Flublok, call 1-800-VACCINE (1-800-822-2463) or click below to order on VaccineShop
Technology
Recombinant technology leads to a broader immune response4
Resources
Find leave behinds and patient brochures for the Sanofi flu vaccines here
Important Safety Information
CDC=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; FDA=US Food and Drug Administration.
References: 1. Flublok. Prescribing Information. Protein Sciences Corporation. 2. Dunkle LM, Izikson R, Patriarca P, et al; PSC12 Study Team. N Engl J Med. 2017;376(25):2427-2436. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1607762 3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Recombinant influenza (flu) vaccine. Published June 16, 2026. Accessed July 27, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/vaccine-types/flublok-vaccine.html 4. Arunachalam AB, Post P, Rudin D. NPJ Vaccines. 2021;6:144. doi:10.1038/s41541-021-00403-7 5. Grohskopf LA, Ferdinands JM, Blanton LH, et al. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2024;73(5):1-25. doi:10.15585/mmwr.rr7305a1 6. Liu F, Gross FL, Joshi S, et al. Nat Commun. 2024;15(1):254. doi:10.1038/s41467-023-44551-x 7. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Key facts about seasonal flu vaccine. Published September 3, 2025. Accessed July 27, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/vaccines/keyfacts.html

