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In july 2009, estimating that initial vaccine supplies could be insufficient to meet demand, the advisory committee on immunization practices acip recommended priority. Vaccination during pregnancy protects pregnant women from influenza and its complications in pregnancy, and is the best way to protect newborns against influenza. The purpose of the influenza vaccination programme is to protect those most at risk of developing severe disease or complications or from dying if they develop the infection. Influenza is a negativestrand rna virus that belongs to the family orthomyxoviridae, which consists of 4 genera. The start date differs to previous years when the programme started as soon as the influenza vaccine. Influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract. Influenza vaccine treatment summary bnf content published by. While vomiting, diarrhea, and being nauseous or sick to your stomach can sometimes be related to the flu, particularly in children, these problems are rarely the main symptoms of influenza. The vaccine protects between 45% and 90% of healthy children from getting influenza. Influenza august 2018 uptake of influenza vaccination in those aged 65 years or over and in those aged under 65 years in a clinical risk group excluding data on pregnant women in the uk is shown in table 19. 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.

Influenza vaccination has also been shown to decrease middle ear infections among young children by about 30%. Phe influenza immunisation guideline phedhdwp guideline. It is trivalent, administered by intramuscular injection, and is indicated for persons aged 18 and older. While most viruses are antigenically stable, the influenza viruses a and b especially a are constantly altering their antigenic structure as indicated by changes in the haemagglutinins. Influenza is highly infectious with a usual incubation period of one to three days.

Since 1973, who has provided formal recommendation for the composition of influenza vaccines based on the information provided by the who global influenza surveillance network gisn, now the who global influenza surveillance and response system. Live attenuated influenza vaccine laiv the flu vaccine that should be offered to most children in the eligible cohort groups is a live attenuated influenza intranasal vaccine laiv. This novel strain is a reassortant virus consisting of 1 avian and 1 human strain, and 2 swine strains of influenza. How they are similar, and how they differ the influenza is a deceivingly dangerous disease but using it to minimize the threat of the novel coronavirus is misleading. The who regional office for europe is proposing an approach, tailoring immunization programmes for seasonal influenza tip flu, to design evidenceinformed solutions to increase uptake of siv among. Influenza immunisation information including updates for public health professionals. For information on the use of influenza vaccines in egg allergic individuals please see the green book influenza chapter. Influenza vaccine is safe to give during any stage of pregnancy or while breastfeeding for both the mother and her baby.

The eggbased technology still in use as of 2019 for producing influenza vaccine was created in the 1950s. Detailed information about influenza immunisation can be found in chapter 19 of the green book immunisation against infectious disease. Immunisation public health royal college of nursing. Influenza immunisation is recommended for all people from six months of age. Flushort for influenza is an illness caused by influenza. This guide for health professionals provides useful information about influenza and vaccination, along with tips on how to facilitate. This isnt just something thats happening in the united states its happening throughout the world.

People who work or live with people who are at risk of serious complications should also be immunised to avoid spreading the flu. This new edition has been completely revised and reflects the integration of disciplines concerning the emergence, evolution, pathogenesis and control of influenza. The textbook of influenza is a comprehensive resource covering all aspects of influenza, from the genetic and molecular biology of the virus through to clinical aspects of the disease and the latest drug developments and treatments. Prevention and control of seasonal influenza with vaccines. The emergence of pandemic h1n1 subtype influenza in april 2009 emphasizes the need for rapid methods to manufacture large quantities of influenza vaccine. To curtail a second wave of influenza ah1n12009 in the u. On june 11 th, 2009 the world health organization who declared the first influenza pandemic of the 21 st century. Yearly immunisation is strongly recommended for older people and other people who are at risk of serious complications from the flu. The reason for giving influenza vaccine is that influenza can cause considerable morbidity and mortality in the above mentioned categories. 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. Type c influenza usually only causes mild respiratory infections. The national childhood flu immunisation programme 201920. Gps and other health care professionals have an important role in prompting patients to consider the benefits of influenza vaccination and addressing concerns about efficacy and safety. Riv is manufactured without the use of influenza viruses.

Healthcare practitioners should refer to the green book influenza chapter. The recommended vaccine virus bcolorado062017 belongs to clade 1a and carries the characteristic. For infants and children who have not received at least 2 doses of trivalent or quadrivalent influenza vaccine before the beginning of the influenza season, administer a second dose of 0. From 2019, the annual influenza immunisation programme the programme will start from 1 april each year, subject to influenza vaccine being available for distribution from then. Although influenza vaccination levels increased substantially during the 1990s, further improvements in vaccine coverage levels are needed. The green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the uk. According to the centers for disease control and prevention, healthcare workers, pregnant women, persons aged 6 months to 24 years and highrisk adults aged 25 to 64 years were recommended to be the first to receive the influenza a h1n1 vaccine. Who recommended now the inclusion of the bvictoria lineage into the trivalent vaccine for the northern hemisphere 20182019 influenza season. Studies indicate that the older and healthier children who have received the influenza vaccine are, the more likely they will be protected. Whilst also suitable for this age group, the newly licenced high dose trivalent influenza vaccine tivhd is not eligible for reimbursement under the nhs flu vaccination programme because it has a significantly higher list price. Type a influenza is a contagious viral infection that can have lifethreatening complications if left untreated. One inactivated influenza vaccine product, flublok, is a recombinant influenza vaccine riv. This summary provides comprehensive guidance about influenza immunisation.

Canadian immunization guide chapter on influenza and. Immunisation coalition influenza immunisation coalition. Immunisation policy for the uk is available in immunisation against infectious diseases the green book. Influenza vaccination during pregnancy has been shown to be safe and effective. Influenza immunisation program department of health. The culprit is a distant descendant of the influenza a h1n1 virus, first known to occur in 1918. Vaccination is the principal measure for preventing influenza and reducing its impact. Inactivated influenza vaccine information for healthcare.

The objectives of the influenza immunisation programme are to protect. These symptoms can be caused by many different viruses, bacteria, or even parasites. Please read the information below about the 2020 wa influenza immunisation program and protect your patients by opportunistically offering influenza immunisation to all who are eligible for the free vaccine through the national immunisation program. Further information on influenza infection is included in the green book influenza chapter and on nhs. Tailoring immunization programmes for seasonal influenza.

Influenza flu the australian immunisation handbook. Safety and immunogenicity of a 2009 pandemic influenza a. In the handbook immunisation against infectious diseases green book published by hmso in 1996,1 influenza vaccine has been recommended for the following categories in children. As a health provider, you are a trusted source of information for your patients. Questions and answers information about the disease and vaccines. Safety and immunogenicity of a 2009 pandemic influenza a h1n1 vaccine when administered alone or simultaneously with the seasonal influenza vaccine for the 200910 influenza season. Heterosubtypic protection by influenza ha ssnp immunization yassine, boyington, et al. Vaccination clinics should only be scheduled once vaccine has been received. Scimpguidanceforseasonalinfluenzavaccinationprogramme. Influenza information for health care professionals from the american academy of pediatrics updated january 27, 2020 the american academy of pediatrics aap committee on infectious diseases has compiled a comprehensive list of influenza resources to serve as a centralized point of reference for vaccine guidance, prevention, treatment, payment. Influenza vaccine can be administered to any person aged 6 months who does not have contraindications to vaccination to reduce the likelihood of becoming ill with influenza or of transmitting influenza to others. For readers interested in the pdf version, the document is available for downloading or viewing.

Seasonal influenza vaccination is available for anyone aged 6 months and over to protect against influenza, provided they do not have a medical reason that precludes them from. Equally suitable, is the newly licenced cellbased quadrivalent influenza vaccine qivc. Influenza vaccine archives of disease in childhood. Influenza april 2019 19 influenza the disease influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract. Seasonal influenza vaccination 2020 immunisation programs. Influenza a and influenza b are responsible for most clinical illness. Influenza a symptoms can be confused with signs of. Pinkbook influenza epidemiology of vaccine preventable. In the last few years the rates of vaccine preventable illness have been on the rise.

Vaccines for pandemic influenza pubmed central pmc. Canadian immunization guide chapter on influenza and statement on seasonal influenza vaccine for 20162017 pdf document 1. The australian influenza vaccine committee aivc met on wednesday 9th october 2019 in canberra to recommend influenza viruses to be used in the 2020 influenza vaccines. Influenza vaccine and febrile seizures in children in wa. Also, protection provided by flu vaccination wears off over time. Further advice on vaccine stability or cold chain storage incidents should be. The national flu immunisation programme 201920 3 vaccines. Influenza vaccine can be ordered online at the influenza vaccination provider toolkit has been developed to assist providers with managing rollout and implementation of their flu vaccination program in. Influenza is an infectious respiratory disease that, in humans, is caused by influenza a and influenza b viruses.

An influenza ah1n12009 hemagglutinin vaccine produced in. Individuals who are eligible to receive a funded influenza vaccination, as they are at greatest risk of serious illness from influenza, and healthcare and other frontline workers click here for a list healthcare and frontline workers who should be. Annual influenza vaccination is the most effective method for preventing influenza virus infection and its complications. Phe influenza immunisation policy phedhdwp guideline. Fluvirin influenza virus vaccine dose, indications. The proteins of influenza a are encoded on 8 rna gene segments. This treatment summary topic describes influenza vaccine. Australian technical advisory group on immunisation atagi statement on the administration of seasonal influenza vaccines in 2020 is available here. Influenza vaccination each year before winter arrives is the best way to prevent influenza. With the ongoing 2009 pandemic of influenza a h1n1, development of pandemic influenza vaccines has generated much interest. We investigated the safety and immunogenicity of a wholevirion, inactivated, adjuvanted pandemic h1n1 vaccine in adult and elderly volunteers, given without or simultaneously with the 200910 seasonal trivalent influenza vaccine. This includes administering vaccinations included in the childhood immunisation programme and those recommended for adults, including travel vaccines and the annual influenza vaccination. The national flu immunisation programme 201920 nhs england.

Most influenza vaccine available in the united states contains 4 strains of influenza virus. Influenza, in immunisation against infectious disease the green book. Cdc and other groups do not have a preference for use of the 4virus vaccine over the 3virus vaccine. The flu vaccine protects you from getting influenza viruses which can give you a high fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle pains, headaches, coughing, sneezing, and exhaustion. The flu is a term that generally refers to influenza.