Materials for the Current Influenza Season

Recommendations  

• Prevention and Control of Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2012 (8/17/12) 
• Recommended composition of influenza virus vaccines for use in the 2012-2013 northern hemisphere influenza season (World Health Organization)  
• Vaccine Selection for the 2012-2013 Influenza Season (CDC)

Influenza Vaccine Updates  

• The Importance of Tracking Immunizations in MCIR: Focus on Pharmacies (3/15/13) 
• Are you Still Administering Flu Vaccine? (Dec. 2012)
• Influenza Pocket Guide, 2012-13 Flu Season (10/11/12)
• 2 Dose Algorithm for Children 6 Months through 8 Years of Age (8/17/12) 
• MDCH 2 Dose Rationale (8/21/12)  
• Administering Intradermal Trivalent Influenza Vaccine (TIV ID)  (8/17/12) 
• Administering Influenza Vaccines (8/17/12)    
• Seasonal Influenza Vaccines 2012-2013 (Presentation Chart) (8/17/12) 
• Quick Look: Trivalent Influenza Vaccines  (8/21/12) 
• Quick Look: Live, Attenuated Intranasal Vaccine (8/21/12)  
• MDCH Flu Vaccine Egg Allergy Algorithm (8/21/12) 
• IAC: Influenza Vaccination of People with a History of Egg Allergy
• Flu and Pregnancy Posters 
• Got Flu Vaccine? Posters 
• Standing Orders for Administering Influenza Vaccines to Children and Adolescents 
• Standing Orders for Administering Influenza Vaccine to Adults 
• Update on Febrile Seizures Associated with TIV & PCV13 
• Remember to use Michigan versions of Vaccine Information Statements 

Strategies to Enhance Influenza Vaccination   

• Targeted Strategies and Implementing Campaigns  
  • MDCH Flu Monthly Posters    
• Referral Posters for Pharmacies, Retail Stores, and Community Vaccinators Offering Flu Shots 
  • Flu Referral Poster 1  
  • Flu Referral Poster 2  

Public Service Announcements  

• No More Excuses: You Need a Flu Vaccine (CDC poster)
• "Are you talking to me?" (National Foundation for Infectious Diseases) 
• "Advice" (Academy for Educational Development)     
• Flu Gallery - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  

Posters  

• MDCH Flu Monthly Posters  
• Flu Gallery (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  

Letters on the Importance of Influenza Vaccination  

• 2012 Joint letter from MDCH and MHA:Vaccination Policies in Hospitals
• Letter to Providers: Influenza Vaccination of Pregnant Women - HHS and CDC
• Letter from MDCH on Influenza Vaccination in Long Term Care Facilities and Nursing Homes