Influenza

As a healthcare provider, did you know...

• Combined with pneumonia, influenza is the nation’s eighth leading cause of death in the U.S.
• 1 out of 5 Americans suffer from influenza each year
• Approximately 226,000 people in the U.S. are hospitalized annually
• An average of 36,000 people die from influenza and its complications every year

The best way to prevent influenza is with an annual influenza vaccination. An annual flu shot is critical for healthcare professionals to help protect themselves from infection and prevent spreading influenza to patients in their care.

Resources

Seasonal Influenza

• Summary of Influenza Recommendations
• Full ACIP Seasonal Flu Recommendations (2009-2010)
• Seasonal and Novel H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Parents
• 2009-2010 Influenza Vaccine Dosage Chart

H1N1 (Swine) Influenza

• Full ACIP H1N1 Flu Recommendations
• Northern Kentucky Health Department (Local Data)
  

Vaccine Information Statements

• Live, Intranasal vaccine (seasonal flu)
• Inactivated, injectable vaccine (seasonal flu)
  
• H1N1 Inactivated vaccine
• H1N1 Live, Intranasal vaccine

Check out other great Flu Resources from CDC’s Flu Gallery