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2009 flu pandemic CDC: Updated Influenza Vaccine Recommendations Released. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) issued an update to the 2015–16 recommendations regarding the use of seasonal influenza vaccines. Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all persons aged ≥6 months who do not have contraindications.
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2017-2018 Flu Season MMWR-Update: Influenza Activity — United States and Worldwide Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines, Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2017–18 Influenza Season Inactivated Influenza Vaccine Information Statement (Current Edition Date: 8/7/2015)
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Imaging of Pulmonary Viral Pneumonia Interim guidance for clinicians on identifying and caring for patients with swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus infection. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site. http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/identifyingpatients.htm. Updated May 4, 2009.
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- Droplet precautions should be implemented for patients with suspected or confirmed influenza for 7 days after illness onset or until 24 hours after the resolution of fever and respiratory symptoms, whichever is longer, while a patient is in a healthcare facility.
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- AAP updates recommendations for flu vaccine in children Flor M. Munoz-Rivas, M.D., FAAP and Henry H. Bernstein, D.O., M.H.C.M., FAAP The Academy has updated its recommendations for the prevention and treatment of influenza in children. Key points are highlighted below. The policy statement Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2016-2017, is available at http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2016/09/01/peds.2016-2527 and will be published in the October issue of Pediatrics.
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Influenza and RSV Outbreaks of healthcare-associated influenza and RSV can occur and affect both patients and personnel. Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette, standard precautions, and droplet precautions are effective infection prevention methods used to prevent respiratory viral transmission in healthcare facilities. The most effective form of prevention against influenza is to get vaccinated. Hospital in-patients with confirmed or suspected RSV or influenza should be placed in a private room on contact and droplet precautions. When a single patient room is not available, consultation with infection control personnel is recommended to assess the risks associated with other patient placement options.
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Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations Updated In addition, no more than 2 doses of PPSV23 should be given prior to age 65. Refer to the CDC’s specific recommendations and dosing charts for more information. Adults who are 65 or older who smoke or have chronic conditions such as alcoholism, asthma, diabetes, or heart disease should receive PPSV23 only.
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Ch 11 CMA People over the age of 65; individuals with weakened immune systems or chronic diseases of the heart, lung, or kidneys; and healthcare workers should receive of the following vaccines as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Influenza Vaccine.
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Diagnosis In the United States, the number of influenza-associated. deaths has increased since 1990. This increase is due. in part to the substantial increase in the number of. people age 65 years or older who are at increased risk. for death from influenza complications.
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Frequently Asked Flu Questions 2016-2017 Influenza Season ACIP Recommends Against Use of Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (FluMist Quadrivalent Vaccine) November 30, 2016 On August 26, 2016, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the annual recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on the prevention and control of influenza with vaccines.
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Children, the Flu, and the Flu Vaccine A complete list of influenza vaccines that are available for the 2015-2016 season can be found on CDC’s influenza website. Your child’s health care provider will know which vaccines are right for your child. 1  CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a seasonal flu vaccine.
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- Recent CDC recommendations state that vaccination efforts should begin as soon as the seasonal influenza vaccine is available and continue through the influenza season. Please see Transmittal 2424 in the Downloads section for more information. CPT 90630 Payment allowance is $23.467.
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Influenza (Seasonal) WHO recommends annual vaccination for: 1  pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy. 2  children aged between 6 months to 5 years. 3  elderly individuals (aged more than 65 years) 4  individuals with chronic medical conditions. 5  health-care workers.
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- Influenza (Flu) Note: For the 2016-2017 season, CDC recommends use of the flu shot (inactivated influenza vaccine or IIV) and the recombinant influenza vaccine (RIV). The nasal spray flu vaccine (live attenuated influenza vaccine or LAIV) should not be used during 2016-2017.
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Children, the Flu, and the Flu Vaccine Children should be vaccinated every flu season. Children should be vaccinated every flu season for the best protection against flu. For children who will need two doses of flu vaccine, the first dose should be given as early in the season as possible. complete list of influenza vaccines that are available for the 2015-2016 season can be found on CDC’s influenza website. Your child’s health care provider will know which vaccines are right for your child. 1  CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a seasonal flu vaccine.
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Influenza treatment Update: Influenza Activity — United States, October 1–November 25, 2017; MMWR-Update: Influenza Activity — United States and Worldwide; Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines, Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2017–18 Influenza Season
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- Pediatric Patients (1 to 12 years of age) The recommended oral dose of TAMIFLU for prophylaxis of influenza in pediatric patients 1 to 12 years of age based on body weight is shown in Table 1. Prophylaxis in pediatric patients following close contact with an infected individual is recommended for 10 days.
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Proper Storage and Handling of Influenza Vaccine Storing Influenza Vaccine . Store influenza vaccine in the refrigerator at 35° to 46°F (2 to 8°C). Never expose influenza vaccine to freezing temperatures. Place the vaccine in the center of the refrigerator, away from the freezer compartment, the back wall, and the bottom of the refrigerator where the temperature is usually colder.
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- Flu activity is likely to continue for several more weeks. CDC continues to recommend influenza vaccination for all persons 6 months of age and older as flu viruses are likely to continue circulating for weeks.
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-  Influenza vaccine can prevent illness in approximately 70-90% of healthy people aged less than. 65 years.  Among elderly people living outside of nursing homes or similar chronic-care facilities, influenza. vaccine is 30-70% effective in preventing hospitalization for pneumonia and influenza.
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Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine On This Page. Note: For the 2016-17 season, CDC recommends use of the flu shot (inactivated influenza vaccine or IIV) and the recombinant influenza vaccine (RIV). The nasal spray flu vaccine (live attenuated influenza vaccine or LAIV) should not be used during 2016-17. The 2016-17 influenza vaccination recommendations are now available.
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- The recommended oral dose of TAMIFLU for treatment of influenza in pediatric patients 1 to 12 years of age is shown in Table 1. The recommended oral dose of TAMIFLU for treatment of influenza in pediatric patients 2 weeks to less than 1 year of age is 3 mg/kg twice daily for 5 days (shown in Table 1).ediatric Patients (1 to 12 years of age). The recommended oral dose of TAMIFLU for prophylaxis of influenza in pediatric patients 1 to 12 years of age based on body weight is shown in Table 1. Prophylaxis in pediatric patients following close contact with an infected individual is recommended for 10 days.
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Tamiflu The recommended dosage of Tamiflu for prophylaxis of influenza in adults and adolescents 13 years and older is 75 mg orally once daily (one 75 mg capsule or 12.5 mL of oral suspension once daily) for at least 10 days following close contact with an infected individual and up to 6 weeks during a community outbreak.