In the temperate countries of the southern hemisphere, influenza. Improvements in medical care and the introduction of new antiinfluenza. Take everyday preventive actions that may slow the spread of germs that cause respiratory nose. My employer or affiliated health facility, recommends that i receive influenza vaccination to protect myself, patients, staff, and others in the healthcare facility. Influenza a h1n1 2009 monovalent vaccine is an inactivated influenza virus vaccine indicated for active immunization of persons ages 6 months and older against influenza disease caused by. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by an influenza virus. Vaccine information statement inactivated influenza vis cdc. Interim estimates of 2018 19 seasonal influenza vaccine effectiveness united states, february 2019 pdf. To estimate influenza vaccine effectiveness ve against death, we used a casecohort design or screening method. It can reduce flu illnesses, doctors visits, and missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent flu related hospitalizations. Pdf influenza is a highly infectious airborne disease with an important. Infants and young children, people 65 years of age and older, pregnant women, and people with certain health conditions or. Anyone can get the flu, but it is more dangerous for some people. Webmd explains the reasons to get a flu shot each year, what kind to get, and who shouldnt get one.
Early treatment is especially important for the elderly, the very young, people with certain chronic health conditions, and pregnant women. The flu shot is a form of the vaccine that you get in your arm. Individuals using assistive technology may not be able to. Some years, you can get it as a nasal spray instead. Getting the yearly flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from the flu. Evaluate new methods of vaccination, such as needle free, which may be more. Preservative free, egg free, and other flu shot formulations. The good news is that the seasonal flu vaccine can lower the risk of getting the flu by about half. An eggfree recombinant influenza vaccine riv is available for. Use of vaccines and antivirals during influenza pandemics. Flu vaccines are made to target three or four types of flu viruses that are. Annex 4 considerations for the use of vaccines during an influenza pandemic. Screening checklist for contraindications to inactivated injectable.
Flu vaccines really do prevent the flu in infants, children, and adults. Early treatment is especially important for the elderly, the very young, people with certain chronic health conditions. Pdf influenza estacional en adultos y ninosdiagnostico. Seasonal influenza activity, september 2017 january 2018. I acknowledge that i am aware of the following facts please read and check each box. Everyday preventive actions can help fight germs, like flu. Flu is a contagious disease that spreads around the united states every year, usually between october and may. Most flu shots are created by injecting the above combination of components into an egg, deactivating it, adding the other.
Individuals using assistive technology may not be able to fully access the information contained in this file. Influenza vaccines, also known as flu shots or flu jabs, are vaccines that protect against. If you get sick with flu, take prescription antiviral drugs if your doctor prescribes them. Pdf history and evolution of influenza control through vaccination. Recommended composition of influenza virus vaccines for. Flu vaccine also has been shown to be lifesaving in children. In fact, a 2017 study showed that flu vaccination can significantly reduce a childs risk of dying from flu. Between september 2017 and january 2018, influenza activity was reported in all regions, with influenza ah1n1, ah3n2 and influenza b viruses cocirculating. Influenza vaccines are produced in pathogenfree eggs that are 11 to 12 days old.
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