Early treatment is especially important for the elderly, the very young, people with certain chronic health conditions. Flu vaccines are made to target three or four types of flu viruses that are. Screening checklist for contraindications to inactivated injectable. Some years, you can get it as a nasal spray instead. 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. Seasonal influenza activity, september 2017 january 2018.
Improvements in medical care and the introduction of new antiinfluenza. Interim estimates of 2018 19 seasonal influenza vaccine effectiveness united states, february 2019 pdf. Anyone can get the flu, but it is more dangerous for some people. Influenza vaccines, also known as flu shots or flu jabs, are vaccines that protect against. Between september 2017 and january 2018, influenza activity was reported in all regions, with influenza ah1n1, ah3n2 and influenza b viruses cocirculating. Webmd explains the reasons to get a flu shot each year, what kind to get, and who shouldnt get one. The anti tuberculosis vaccine, bcg vaccine, is an example that is being tested to determine if it has a protective effect against covid. Most flu shots are created by injecting the above combination of components into an egg, deactivating it, adding the other.
Flu vaccines really do prevent the flu in infants, children, and adults. Pdf influenza is a highly infectious airborne disease with an important. The flu shot is a form of the vaccine that you get in your arm. My employer or affiliated health facility, recommends that i receive influenza vaccination to protect myself, patients, staff, and others in the healthcare facility. Getting the yearly flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from the flu. Flu is a contagious disease that spreads around the united states every year, usually between october and may. Pdf history and evolution of influenza control through vaccination. Influenza vaccine products for the 20192020 influenza season. Flu vaccine also has been shown to be lifesaving in children. Individuals using assistive technology may not be able to fully access the information contained in this file. Evaluate new methods of vaccination, such as needle free, which may be more. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by an influenza virus.
It can reduce flu illnesses, doctors visits, and missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent flu related hospitalizations. The good news is that the seasonal flu vaccine can lower the risk of getting the flu by about half. Vaccine information statement inactivated influenza vis cdc. Individuals using assistive technology may not be able to. I acknowledge that i am aware of the following facts please read and check each box. Pdf influenza estacional en adultos y ninosdiagnostico. In fact, a 2017 study showed that flu vaccination can significantly reduce a childs risk of dying from flu. If you get sick with flu, take prescription antiviral drugs if your doctor prescribes them. Everyday preventive actions can help fight germs, like flu. Take everyday preventive actions that may slow the spread of germs that cause respiratory nose. In the temperate countries of the southern hemisphere, influenza. Early treatment is especially important for the elderly, the very young, people with certain chronic health conditions, and pregnant women. Preservative free, egg free, and other flu shot formulations. Influenza vaccines are produced in pathogenfree eggs that are 11 to 12 days old.
An eggfree recombinant influenza vaccine riv is available for. Recommended composition of influenza virus vaccines for. Use of vaccines and antivirals during influenza pandemics. Infants and young children, people 65 years of age and older, pregnant women, and people with certain health conditions or. Inactivated influenza vaccine information statment. Annex 4 considerations for the use of vaccines during an influenza pandemic.