Influenza - Seasonal
Influenza virus
photo of influenza

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.

This module provides information and recommendations for the cold chain management of the influenza vaccines for the 2012-13 season. PLEASE NOTE: The content of this module is the same as the content of the Cold Chain Management module in the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Training 2012-13 curriculum.
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
MOD 01 TO ALARACT 181/2012, 2012-2013 SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINATION PROGRAM
AIG 4905 PDF 26 Jul 12
2012-2013 ANNUAL INFLUENZA (FLU) IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM
ALARACT 2012-2013 SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINATION
23 Jul 12

Sample Q&A: Policy and Management

Will my immunization be monitored by my Service?
Yes. All Services will monitor implementation using Service-specific immunization tracking systems (MEDPROS, ASIMS, and MRRS).
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
Author: Gourley
Air Force Reserve Command
MedImmune 24 Jul 12
FluMist
Sanofi-Pasteur 24 Jul 12
Fluzone
Afluria
Flu Near You 09 Oct 11
A joint effort of Children's Hospital Boston, the Skoll Global Threats Fund and the American Public Health Association
Influenza Reports and Summaries
A collaboration between the American Lung Association and Sanofi Pasteur
MMQC-12-1371 13 Jun 12
2011-2012 INFLUENZA VIRUS VACCINE / DISPOSITION INSTRUCTIONS
MMQC-12-1004 09 Jan 12
FDA UPDATED COMMUNICATION ON USE OF JET INJECTORS WITH INACTIVATED INFLUENZA VACCINES
MMQC-11-1703 08 Nov 11
MEDIMMUNE / FLUMIST REPLACEMENT PROGRAM 2011-2012 INFLUENZA VACCINE SEASON
MMQC-11-1450 29 Jun 11
2010-2011 INFLUENZA VIRUS VACCINE / DISPOSITION INSTRUCTIONS
MMQC-11-1113 09 Feb 11
2010-2011 INFLUENZA VIRUS VACCINE / DISPOSITION INSTRUCTIONS
2012-13 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program
2012-13 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program
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.
1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Brigade Support Medical Company vaccinates soldiers in southern Afghanistan in preparation of the upcoming flu season.
This edition features a story about Flu virus vaccinations
This edition features a story about how the Navy is more than ready with vaccines to combat the flu.
CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden joined leading medical/public health experts at the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) news conference to call on all Americans to get vaccinated against influenza. 
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Vaccine Information Statement (Interim), Live, Attenuated Influenza Vaccine
Vaccine Information Statement (Interim), Inactivated Influenza Vaccine
FDA 13 Aug 12
FDA approves vaccines for the 2012-2013 influenza season
US Army Stand-To! 08 Aug 12
National Immunization & Influenza Vaccination Awareness Month - August 2012
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