In addition, immunity decreases over time. Seasonal influenza vaccines are updated each year to provide the highest possible protection by matching the circulating viruses. It is best to get vaccinated before the influenza season starts. Influenza vaccination campaigns usually take place in October and November, before influenza begins circulating. It is never too late to be vaccinated if influenza is still circulating; vaccination increases the chances of being protected from infection and reduces severe consequences from the disease.
Seasonal influenza vaccines have been in use for more than 50 years. If you have questions about which vaccine is best for you, talk to your doctor or other healthcare professional. Alternatively, Texans can call or visit Texas.
Skip to content 3. Some opt not to get a flu vaccine simply because they believe "they never get sick" or that they are healthy enough to easily bounce back if they get they become infected. Remember that getting the flu vaccine also helps protect those around you, which is especially important for individuals at high risk of complications and those for whom a flu shot is contraindicated.
Among those who are especially recommended to get a flu vaccine not just for their own benefit, but the protection it can provide those they interact with are caregivers of infants, adults over age 65, cancer patients, or anyone else in a high-risk group.
Those who work in big-group settings schools, daycare centers, nursing homes, hospitals, etc. If you are unable to get a flu shot and even if you are , double-down on other prevention strategies that can go a long way in helping you stay well:. If you do notice symptoms that you think could be caused by influenza , talk to your healthcare provider right away—especially if you are at high risk for complications from the flu or you live with someone who is.
Antiviral medications can be prescribed to reduce the severity of your symptoms and the duration of your illness, as well as reduce the chance that you pass it to someone else. Looking to avoid getting the flu? Our free guide has everything you need to stay healthy this season. Sign up and get yours today. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Updated October 11, People 65 years and older and influenza. Updated November 21, Children and influenza flu.
Updated October 23, Flu and people with asthma. Updated November 5, Syncope may occur following any vaccination. It is prudent for all people to be observed for syncope for at least 15 minutes after any vaccination. Sometimes I am unable to get 10 doses of influenza vaccine out of a 5. Do you have any suggestions? Certain vaccine syringes have small hubs where a volume of the vaccine that is withdrawn from the vial collects and is not available to be injected. Syringes without a hub are available; their use results in less vaccine wastage.
When removing both pediatric 0. Can we continue to remove doses from the vial until it is empty? Only the number of doses indicated in the manufacturer's package insert should be withdrawn from the vial. For a 5. For Afluria Quadrivalent 5. After the maximum number of doses has been withdrawn or number of punctures of the stopper has met the FDA-recommended limit, the vial should be discarded, even if there is vaccine remaining in the vial and the expiration date has not been reached.
We inadvertently administered a 0. Do we need to repeat the dose with an age-appropriate product? No, the dose does not need to be repeated. However, this is a vaccine administration error as this formulation is not licensed for children younger than age 2 years.
Clinicians should carefully select an influenza vaccine that is licensed for the age group of the person being vaccinated. Currently Fluzone Quadrivalent 0. Flumist Quadrivalent AstraZeneca is approved for healthy non-pregnant people age 2 through 49 years. If the child needs a second dose of influenza vaccine, an age-appropriate vaccine should be selected. If the recombinant influenza vaccine RIV4, Flublok Quadrivalent was given inadvertently to a person younger than 18 years, can it be counted?
Would there be any adverse side effects from this error? Flublok Quadrivalent is not licensed for people younger than 18 years of age, so there are no data regarding safety and efficacy in this age group.
However, no serious side effects would be expected. The dose does not need to be repeated. Even if no adverse reaction occurs, we request that vaccine administration errors like this be reported to the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System at www. A 3 year old patient received 0. Does this patient need to return for a repeat dose and when? If the error is discovered on the same clinic day you can administer the other "half" of the Fluzone Quadrivalent dose.
If the error is discovered the next day or later, the dose should not be counted. The child should be recalled to the office as soon as possible and given a full age-appropriate repeat dose of influenza vaccine. A 1-year-old was inadvertently given a 0. If the error is discovered on the same clinic day you can administer the other "half" of the FluLaval Quadrivalent or Fluarix Quadrivalent dose.
The child should be recalled to the office as soon as possible and given a full age-appropriate repeat dose, either a 0. Storage and Handling How should influenza vaccines be stored? No influenza vaccine should be frozen. Influenza vaccine exposed to freezing temperature should not be used. Back to top This page was updated on September 16, This page was reviewed on September 16, Immunization Action Coalition. Sign up for email newsletter. ACIP Recommendations.
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Afluria Quadrivalent Seqirus : 0. Fluarix Quadrivalent GlaxoSmithKline : 0. Fluzone Quadrivalent Sanofi Pasteur : 0. There are several reasons why this misconception persists:. For many people, "the flu" is any illness with fever, cold symptoms or gastrointestinal symptoms. Influenza vaccination is our best protection against influenza disease; however, some people who are vaccinated will still get influenza illness despite vaccination.
For whom is Flumist Quadrivalent approved? The new recommendations are as follows:. Oseltamivir or zanamivir: wait at least 48 hours after last dose before administering Flumist. Peramivir: wait at least 5 days before administering Flumist.
Baloxavir: wait at least 17 days before administering Flumist. If any influenza antiviral medication must be given within 14 days after Flumist administration, the patient should be revaccinated without delay with any age-appropriate inactivated influenza vaccine.
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