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80 year old male patient administered expired dose of Fluzone High Dose, with no reported adverse event; Initial information received on 08-Sep-2021 regarding an unsolicited valid non-serious case from a physician via other health professional via Medical Information (Reference number- 00759809). This case involves 80-year-old male patient who was vaccinated with the expired dose of suspect INFLUENZA QUADRIVAL A-B HIGH DOSE HV VACCINE [FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE QUADRIVALENT] (expired product administered). Medical history, medical treatment, concomitant medication, vaccination and family history were not provided. On 07-Sep-2021, the patient received a 0.7ml dose of suspect INFLUENZA QUADRIVAL A-B HIGH DOSE HV VACCINE (lot UJ567AA and expiry date: 30-Jun-2021) (Frequency: Once) via intramuscular route in the right deltoid for prophylactic vaccination. It was an actual medication error case due to expired vaccine used (latency on same day). It was reported "they administered expired FLUZONE HIGH DOSE to a patient. what are the proper steps for the patient after this situation?" At time of reporting, no adverse event was reported. This suspected adverse reaction report is submitted and classified as a medication error solely and exclusively to ensure the marketing authorization holder's compliance with the requirements set out in the Directive 2001/83/EC and Module VI of the Good Pharmacovigilance Practices. The classification as a medical error is in no way intended, nor should it be interpreted or construed as an allegation or claim made by the marketing authorization holder that any third party has contributed to or is to be held liable for the occurrence of this medication error.