Influenza vaccine will continue to be offered to children in at risk groups but the upper. Both can cause mild to severe illness with symptoms including fever, sore throat, runny nose, muscle aches, headache, coughing and general fatigue. Prevention and control of seasonal influenza with vaccines the aafp recommends that physicians offer influenza vaccination as soon as it becomes available each year and continue to provide the. The disease is characterised by the sudden onset of fever, chills, headache, myalgia and extreme fatigue. Children may pass the virus for longer than 7 days. Antiviral medications with activity against influenza viruses are useful adjuncts in the prevention of influenza, and effective when used early in the course of illness for treatment. Please be sure and check the details section of each listing for any special requirements for the clinic. Influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract that spreads easily from person to person. The current recommendations for seasonal influenza vaccine in the influenza chapter of the green book. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc defines ili as. In the uk, people usually get seasonal flu between december and march, although outbreaks can happen as early as october and as late as may. It prevents viral release from infected cells and subsequent infection of adjacent cells. Elderly people, children under 6 months old, pregnant women, and people with chronic conditions or immunosuppression are at increased risk of complications.
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by an influenza virus. The influenza a and b viruses that routinely spread in people are responsible for seasonal flu epidemics each year. Prevention and treatment of seasonal influenza nejm. Its estimated that about 1 in 18 children, 1 in 38 elderly and 1 in 45 adults 3 who get influenzalike illnesses will. Influenza flu is a respiratory illness that can be serious, sometimes leading to hospitalization and even death. Can occur in local community outbreaks, epidemics, and, rarely, pandemics. These symptoms typically begin two days after exposure to the virus and most last less than a week. Four influenza antiviral agents are licensed in the united states.
Seasonal influenza national association of school nurses. Pebody r, warburton f, ellis j, andrews n, potts a, cottrell s, et al. Inactivated influenza vaccine information for healthcare practitioners. Hps website green book chapter on influenza updated. Influenza immunisation information including updates for public. The mdhhs seasonal influenza web page has information on influenza activity, influenza vaccination, and resources for specific groups including health professionals and clinical laboratories. Seasonal influenza seasonal influenza is an acute illness of the respiratory tract caused by influenza viruses it is usually more common in periods from january to marchapril and from july to august in hong kong three types of seasonal influenza viruses are recognised to cause human infection, namely a. Influenza a and influenza b are responsible for most clinical illness.
Most healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 57 days after becoming sick. Prevention of seasonal influenza centre for health. People at high risk of developing flurelated complications, centers for disease control and prevention. Follow four steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from flu. For additional information about the flu, visit the cdc influenza website. Influenza causes significant loss of workdays, human suffering, and m. In the united states, flu season occurs in the fall and winter. Effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine in preventing laboratoryconfirmed influenza in primary care in the united kingdom. Given that seasonal influenza vaccines are safe and effective, all persons aged 6 months or above except those with. Flu vaccination has been shown to prevent flu illnesses, doctors visits and hospitalizations and can. Recommendations of the advisory committee on immunization practices united states, 202014. Niosh works with centers for disease control and prevention cdc colleagues and other partners to provide science based information on how to minimize workrelated risks of catching influenza flu.
Influenza, one of the most common infectious diseases, is a highly contagious airborne disease that occurs in seasonal epidemics and manifests as an acute febrile illness with variable degrees of systemic symptoms, ranging from mild fatigue to respiratory failure and death. Vaccines for the prevention of seasonal influenza in. Coverage data and past trends of flu vaccination coverage in the u. The vaccine is safe and effective in preventing seasonal influenza and its complications. Among participants with influenza, only 47 31 % met the u. Achieving high influenza vaccination rates of hcp and patients is a critical step in preventing healthcare transmission of influenza from hcp to patients and from patients to hcp. Place in therapy and clinical benefits over intramuscular vaccine. This can be used by clinicians working in any sector of. Seasonal influenza refers to the limited periodic outbreaks of respiratory illness that typically occur in the fall and winter in the united states. Use the flu finder feature on the cdc influenza website to find the flu vaccine near you. Seqirus is on the front line of influenza protection, helping guard against costly and lifethreatening epidemics and pandemics.
Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent influenza 1 more dangerous than you might think. The green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable. In the united kingdom immunisation for influenza for certain groups. Seasonal flu influenza is an infection caused by a virus that can affect your nose, throat and lungs. Effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine for adults and. Flu vaccine and egg allergy green book guidance for staff. Green book does not recommend the use of any specific vaccine over another in adults. It has a marketing authorisation for postexposure prophylaxis in people 1 year of age or older following contact with a clinically diagnosed influenza case when influenza virus is. Flu vaccination is an important preventive tool for people with chronic health. The pages listed below offer public health and health care professionals key information about vaccination, infection control, prevention, treatment, and diagnosis of seasonal influenza. Apart from vaccination and antiviral treatment the public health management includes personal protective measures. Public health england gateway number 2018805 pdf, 8kb, 27 pages this file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. The recent updates include changes to the asthma and egg allergy sections and added information on newly licensed influenza vaccines.
Seasonal influenza vaccines are available through personal health care providers and local pharmacies. The centers for disease control and prevention maintains current information on influenza flu. The remaining modules then present a stepbystep approach to clinical management. Promote and administer seasonal influenza vaccine annual vaccination is the most important measure to prevent seasonal influenza infection.
For staff flu immunisation programme 201920 nhsggc. For more information on seasonal flu and vaccines, phone 866 3582966. Find information on coronavirus disease 2019 covid19. Centers for disease control and prevention cdc prevention and control of seasonal influenza with vaccines. Immunisation by nurses and other health professionals. This treatment summary topic describes influenza vaccine. The major influenza virus that was prevalent during that season was influenza anew caledonia h1n1, a strain that was included in the available vaccine. Characterised by upper and lower respiratory tract symptoms of rhinorrhoea, cough, fever, chills, headache, and myalgia. Green book 3 and in the annual flu letter for 2018192. Centers for disease control and prevention criteria for influenzalike illness temperature. The michigan department of health and human services mdhhs seasonal influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Seasonal influenza frontline healthcare workers vaccine uptake survey 201920 guidance.
Influenza is usually self limiting in healthy individuals, with recovery in 37 days. The government resource immunisation against infectious disease the green book. Annual national flu programme letter 2019 to 2020 nhs england. Overview and map of current influenza activity in the u.
Three types of flu vaccine will be used in the adult flu vaccination programme. A metaanalysis of studies indicated some support for adjunctive vitamin d therapy for influenza, but called for more rigorous clinical trials to settle the. Seasonal influenza frontline healthcare workers vaccine. Seasonal influenza is a vaccinepreventable disease that each year infects approximately 10 to 30 % of europes population, and causes hundreds of thousands of hospitalisations across europe. Seasonal influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Influenza can cause serious illnesses in highrisk individuals and even healthy persons. The rapid schedule may be used in all age groups from two months of. The flu chapter of the green book has been updated to reflect the latest guidance from the joint committee on vaccination and immunisation in readiness for the 2015 to 2016 influenza season. Preventing seasonal flu with vaccination, centers for disease control and prevention. Alternatively, a rapid schedule of two doses on days 0 and 7 can be used.
Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent influenza 1. Vaccination is the most effective form of influenza prevention. Influenza vaccine treatment summary bnf content published by. People tend to get it around the same time every year. Prevention and control of seasonal influenza with vaccines. Healthcare practitioners should refer to the green book influenza. For more information about pandemic influenza, send us an email or phone 619 6928499. The most current information on seasonal influenza activity can be found on the cdc influenza website. While most people have some immunity to the circulating strains of the virus, annual influenza vaccine is recommended. This guideline will also be used to develop the nice quality standard for flu. Prevention and control of seasonal influenza with vaccines recommendations of the advisory committee on immunization practices united states, 201617 influenza season. Prevention strategies for seasonal influenza in healthcare. The annual number of influenzaassociated respiratory deaths was highest among people younger than 65 years 175 303 deaths, 95% cri 67 255342 576accounting for 42% of all global influenzaassociated respiratory deathsand people older than 75 years 172 420, 122 876237 933accounting for 41% of all global influenzaassociated. Immunisation against infectious disease the green book, 2014.
While influenza viruses circulate yearround, most of the time flu activity peaks between december and february, but activity can last as late as may. Influenza a is subtyped by hemagglutinin h and neuraminidase n glycoproteins. In 201920, seasonal influenza vaccine uptake data will continue to be collected on frontline healthcare workers hcws involved with direct patient care from all nhs trusts, including acute, mental health, ambulance, care and foundation. Specific advice on which vaccine to purchase each season will be published in the annual influenza letter see page 6 on annual flu communications. Influenza is a highly infectious, viral infection of the respiratory tract. Influenza vaccination is the most critical measure for preventing seasonal influenza. This course provides a general introduction to the disease and is intended for personnel involved in seasonal influenza outbreak preparedness and. Annual vaccine is prepared in advance of the influenza season. American lung association ala of connecticut webbased searchable database for public flu clinics. It is caused by influenza virus and is easily transmitted, predominantly via the droplet and contact routes and by indirect spread from respiratory secretions on hands etc. Englishfrench seasonal influenza is an acute viral disease of the respiratory tract transmitted via aerosols or contaminated surfaces from infected people. This short, intermediatelevel course is for frontline health workers caring for patients with suspected or confirmed seasonal influenza infection. Influenza is highly infectious with a usual incubation period of one to three days.
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