Influenza - Seasonal
Influenza virus
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Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious disease that is caused by the influenza virus. It attacks the respiratory tract in humans (nose, throat, and lungs). The flu is different from a cold. Influenza usually comes on suddenly and may include these symptoms: fever, headache, tiredness (can be extreme), dry cough, sore throat, nasal congestion and body aches. These symptoms are usually referred to as "flu-like symptoms.

Military Vaccine Agency
BUMED 05 Sep 12
POLICY FOR THE USE OF THE 2012-2013 SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINE
This is a 5 module online course, plus quiz, that will provide Military Healthcare Personnel with important and comprehensive information concerning the influenza vaccine.
BUMED PDF 05 Sep 12
POLICY FOR THE USE OF THE 2012-2013 SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINE
2012-2013 SEASONAL INFLUENZA (FLU) IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM
2012-2013 NAVY INFLUENZA VACCINATION AND REPORTING POLICY
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2012-2013 ANNUAL INFLUENZA (FLU) IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM
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Sample Q&A: The Vaccines

If I need to place a tuberculin skin test (TST), should I be concerned about administering the influenza vaccine at the same time?

Yes. The live vaccine (FluMist®) may suppress a positive response to a tuberculin skin testing (TST or PPD) in a person who is infected with tuberculosis (TB), resulting in a false negative skin test. If a person needs TB skin testing and LAIV, you can correctly administer both in one of three ways

  • Give the TST (PPD) and the vaccine simultaneously.
  • Give the TST (PPD) first and when the person returns to have the skin test results interpreted, administer the live vaccine.
  • Give the live vaccine and then delay administration of the TST (PPD) for 28 days. Injectable influenza vaccines and tuberculin skin test can be administered concurrently or at any interval.
    Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) — United States, 2012–13 Influenza Season
    Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2011 (early release)
    Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
    Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2010
    Information on DoD Online 2012-13 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Training
    2012-13 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program
    2012-13 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program
    MILVAX Agency
    A letter signed by representatives of 12 professional societies urging healthcare providers to recommend influenza vaccination to their pregnant and postpartum patients this season.
    2 CDC videos emphasizing importance of flu vaccination for children between 6 months - 18 years
    Recommendations of the Defense Health Board (DHB)
    Recommendations of the Defense Health Board (DHB)
    Recommendations of the Armed Forces Epidemiological Board (AFEB)
    Package Insert - Vaccines
    Package Insert - Vaccine
    Package Insert - Vaccine
    Package Insert - Vaccine
    Package Insert - Vaccine
    Military Vaccine Agency
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    Video Instructions, produced by MILVAX, length (3:14)
    A Public Service Announcement by Army Surgeon General, LTG Patricia D. Horoho, about Immunization Awareness Month & the importance of the annual influenza vaccine.
    NFID Flu F.A.C.T.S. - Taking some simple steps, like washing your hands to stop the spread of germs and getting an annual flu shot, can help protect you from the flu.
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    Author(s): Greenhawt MJ, Li JT
    Publication: Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, vol. 106
    Subject: Vaccine-Safety
    Disease: Influenza - Seasonal
    Author(s): Eick AA, Wang Z, Hughes H, Ford SM, Tobler SK
    Publication: Vaccine 27 (2009)
    Subject: Vaccine-Effectiveness
    Disease: Influenza - Seasonal
    Author(s): Monto AS, Ohmit SE, Petrie JG, Johnson E, Truscon R, Teich E, Rotthoff J, Boulton M, Victor JC
    Publication: NEJM
    Subject: Vaccine-Effectiveness
    Disease: Influenza - Seasonal
    Author(s): CDC
    Publication: MMWR Vol. 53 / No. 39 (pp. 923-924)
    Subject: Vaccine-General
    Disease: Influenza - Seasonal