Seasonal Influenza

 

Robert Moser, M.D., KDHE Secretary and State Health Officer talks about the Influenza Vaccine. The flu vaccination is very effective, we know that it decreases the incidents of the spread of Influenza across populations and also decreases the incidents of pneumonia in the elderly population in those population that receive the flu vaccine. Click here to watch a video talking about Influenza and tips on prevention. Influenza Vaccine and Tips Transcript (.pdf)

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What you should know about the flu shot

• Questions & Answers: Seasonal Flu Vaccine
   
• Is your child under the age of 9, do they need two doses of Flu Vaccine?
   
  • Influenza (2) Dose Algorithm
     
• Information for parents

|	Why Flu Vaccination Matters: Personal Stories from Families Affected by Influenza More than 20,000 children are hospitalized each year because of influenza.  Click here to watch a CDC video documentary featuring parents who have lost a child to influenza. CDC Video Documentary Transcript (.pdf)

• Seasonal Flu Information for Parents
  

Information for schools and child care providers

• Seasonal Flu Information for Schools & Childcare Providers
  

Information for health professionals

• Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)

The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu shot each year.

In the United States, seasonal influenza disease (also known as “the flu”) occurs during the late fall through early spring seasons. Every year, an average 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu; more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications, and about 36,000 people die from flu. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications.

In addition to getting the flu vaccine, you should take these steps to avoid spreading germs:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• If you get the flu, stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.

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