LONDON--GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK.LN) has submitted a supplemental Biologics License Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its influenza vaccine Flulaval Quadrivalent.

The healthcare company said Tuesday that the vaccine is currently approved for active immunisation against influenza A subtype viruses and type B viruses, in persons three years of age and older.

The submission seeks an expanded indication for children six months through 35 months of age, it said.

GlaxoSmithKline shares at 1410 GMT down 8 pence, or 0.5%, at GBP14.27, valuing the company at GBP69.54 billion.

 

-Write to Razak Musah Baba at razak.baba@wsj.com; Twitter: @Raztweet

 

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

February 02, 2016 09:29 ET (14:29 GMT)

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