2011 Influenza Vaccine Information

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) continues to recommend annual influenza vaccine for all persons 6 months of age and older who do not have a contraindication to the vaccine. For the 2011-2012 influenza season, there are two formulations of influenza vaccine (all containing the same vaccine virus strains) being administer to military personnel: intramuscular (6 months and older depending on brand) and intranasal (2 through 49 years of age). Contraindications to influenza vaccine remain unchanged with the exception of allergy to eggs. In some cases, persons with non-life threatening egg allergies can receive influenza vaccine. Please review the latest recommendations for details regarding this and other influenza vaccine recommendations.
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