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Flublok® (Influenza Vaccine)

About Flublok® (Influenza Vaccine)

Flublok has been shown to help protect patients aged 18+ against flu and its complications1,2

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:

  • What it is: Flublok is the only recombinant influenza vaccine, with 3x the hemagglutinin (HA) antigen content of standard-dose flu vaccines1-3

  • 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

  • Who it's for: Flublok is approved for use in people 9 years of age and older1

  • How it's used: Flublok is administered by intramuscular injection1

Flublok combines the advantages of recombinant technology with a higher dose2,4

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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.*

Learn more about the immunogenicity of Flublok

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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.

Learn more about the technology behind Flublok

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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.

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Order Flublok

To order Flublok, call 1-800-VACCINE (1-800-822-2463) or click below to order on VaccineShop

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Technology

Recombinant technology leads to a broader immune response4

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Resources

Find leave behinds and patient brochures for the Sanofi flu vaccines here

Important Safety Information

Do not administer Fluzone, Flublok, or Fluzone High-Dose to anyone with a history of a severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any component of the vaccine (including egg protein for Fluzone and Fluzone High-Dose). Fluzone and Fluzone High-Dose should not be administered to anyone who has had a severe allergic reaction after previous dose of any influenza vaccine.

Appropriate medical treatment must be immediately available to manage potential anaphylactic reactions following administration of the vaccine.

If Guillain-Barré syndrome has occurred within 6 weeks following previous influenza vaccination, the decision to give Fluzone, Flublok, or Fluzone High-Dose should be based on careful consideration of the potential benefits and risks.

Syncope (fainting) has been reported following vaccination with Fluzone, Flublok and Fluzone High-Dose. Procedures should be in place to avoid injury from fainting.

In two separate postmarketing observational studies, an increased risk of febrile seizures was observed during the first day following vaccination with standard dose trivalent (2024-2025) and quadrivalent (2023-2024) influenza vaccines in children 6 months through 4 years of age.

If Fluzone, Flublok, or Fluzone High-Dose are administered to immunocompromised persons, including those receiving immunosuppressive therapy, the expected immune response may not be attained.

Vaccination with Fluzone, Flublok, or Fluzone High-Dose may not protect all recipients.

For Fluzone, in children 6 months through 8 years of age, the most common injection-site adverse reactions were pain or tenderness and redness; the most common solicited systemic adverse reactions were irritability, drowsiness (6 months through 35 months), and myalgia (3 years through 8 years). In adults 18 through 64 years of age, the most common injection-site adverse reaction was pain; the most common solicited systemic adverse reactions were headache and myalgia. In adults over 65 years of age, the most common injection-site adverse reaction was pain; the most common solicited systemic adverse reactions were headache, myalgia, and malaise.

For Flublok, in children 9 through 17 years of age who received Flublok Quadrivalent, the most common solicited injection-site adverse reaction was pain; the most common solicited systemic adverse reactions were myalgia, headache, and malaise. In adults 18 through 64 years of age who received Flublok, the most common injection site adverse reaction was pain; the most common solicited systemic adverse reactions were headache, fatigue, and myalgia. In adults 65 years of age and older who received Flublok, the most common injection-site adverse reaction was pain; the most common solicited systemic adverse reactions were fatigue and headache.

For Fluzone High-Dose, in adults 65 years of age and older, the most common injection-site reaction was pain; the most common solicited systemic adverse reactions were myalgia, malaise, and headache.

For Fluzone, Flublok, and Fluzone High-Dose, other adverse reactions may occur.

Indications

Fluzone, Flublok, and Fluzone High-Dose are vaccines indicated for active immunization for the prevention of disease caused by influenza A virus subtypes and type B virus contained in (or in the case of Flublok, represented by antigens contained in) the vaccine. Fluzone is approved for use in persons 6 months of age and older. Flublok is approved for use in individuals 9 years of age and older. Fluzone High-Dose is approved for use in persons 65 years of age and older.

Important Safety Information
Indications

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

MAT-US-2607245-v1.0-08/2026 Last updated: August 2026