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Vaccine and Disease Info., Immunization Strategies, Reporting

Frequently Asked Questions regarding MDCH influenza reporting, outbreaks and infection control and regarding the collection, submission, and transport of specimens to the MDCH Laboratory.

NEW! 2007-08 Flu Season Information (Updated 11/13/07)


 Extend the Seasonal Flu Vaccination Season (Updated 07/24/08)


All Health Care Workers Should Receive Flu Vaccine this Year
Vaccine Information
Antiviral Information
Disease Information
Strategies to Increase Influenza Vaccination Rates
  • For practices that care for adults and for those that care for children and adolescents
  • Implement standing orders for influenza vaccination
  • Implement a community influenza campaign
  • Consider targeting non-traditional settings: e.g., Vaccinate and Vote
  • Contact organizations that work with high risk persons (i.e., diabetes groups, senior centers, HIV/AIDS advocate groups, churches, and local non-profit organizations)
  • CDC strategiesto increase adult immunization rates

Influenza Reporting

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