A vaccine is a biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease. In addition to weakened or killed disease antigens viruses or bacteria, vaccines contain very small amounts of other. Chapter 19 of the green book, which addresses influenza in the uk for public health professionals, has been updated the recent updates include changes to the asthma and egg allergy. For vaccine manufacturers considering the use of a byamagata1688 virus lineage vaccine virus in quadrivalent vaccines containing two influenza b viruses, a bphuket307320like virus in addition.
The routine childhood vaccines are designed to prevent, or decrease the risk of many diseases. The pink book th edition centers for disease control and prevention seasonal influenza vaccination for pregnant women centers for disease control and prevention key facts about seasonal flu. A 25% circulation of influenza b and a 52% matching of the bstrain in the quadrivalent influenza vaccine with the bstrain in circulation was considered in the model average data of ten. All children 6mo8yrs who are receiving influenza vaccine for the first time or whose previous vaccination status is unknown should receive. The pink book th edition centers for disease control and prevention seasonal influenza vaccination for pregnant women centers for disease control and prevention key facts about seasonal flu vaccine centers for disease control and prevention the green book, influenza chapter gov. Can chemotherapy patients be vaccinated against influenza. Injectable influenza vaccine competency assessment. Mar 20, 20 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. A vaccine typically contains an agent that resembles a diseasecausing microorganism and is often made from weakened or killed forms of the microbe, its toxins, or one of its surface proteins. Flu vaccines will be available at green square health from monday the 6th of april, but due to government supplies deliveries to medical centres appear to be staggered, hence we will run flu vaccine clinics to prioritise those at greatest risk of influenza in the first instance. Jun 06, 2014 a 25% circulation of influenza b and a 52% matching of the bstrain in the quadrivalent influenza vaccine with the bstrain in circulation was considered in the model average data of ten influenza seasons from 20002001 to 20092010, leading to a vaccine efficacy of the quadrivalent vaccine against influenza b estimated at. All children 6mo8yrs who are receiving influenza vaccine for the first time or whose previous vaccination status is unknown should receive two 2 doses of influenza vaccine separated by 4 weeks any combination of age appropriate influenza vaccine may be used to complete the series b. Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions.
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 virus influenza is a singlestranded, helically shaped, rna virus of the orthomyxovirus family. Influenza a h1n1 2009 monovalent vaccine, for intramuscular injection, is a sterile, clear, colorless to slightly opalescent suspension with some sediment that resuspends upon shaking to form a homogeneous suspension. Chapter 35 this revised chapter updates the vaccine contraindications section page 6 with new wording on thymectomy and incidental thymectomy. Where there is doubt, rather than withholding vaccine, advice should be sought from an appropriate consultant paediatrician or physician, the immunisation coordinator or consultant in health protection. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.
Sep 11, 20 the green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the uk. A vaccine typically contains an agent that resembles a diseasecausing microorganism and is. The green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures for all the vaccine preventable infectious diseases that may occur in the uk. For purposes of the immigration medical examination, the flu season starts on october 1 and ends on march 31 each year. Influenza vaccine effectiveness against hospitalisation due to laboratoryconfirmed influenza in children in england in the 20152016 influenza season a test. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by an influenza virus. Application of the screening method to monitor influenza.
Immunology and vaccinepreventable diseases pink book. Influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract. Injectable influenza vaccine competency assessment checklist. 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. Influenza vaccine live is predicted to increase the risk of generalised infection possibly lifethreatening when given with alemtuzumab. This treatment summary topic describes influenza vaccine.
Vaccine excipient summary excipients included in u. Healthcare practitioners should refer to the green book influenza chapter for full details on contraindications and precautions for flu vaccines. The potential costeffectiveness of quadrivalent versus. Influenza april 2019 19 influenza the disease influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract. Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions chapter 7 immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditionsanuary 22 respond more poorly to vaccination and should be. Where there is doubt, rather than withholding vaccine, advice should be sought from an appropriate specialist. Understanding these illnesses is an important step in making an educated decision regarding.
If the vaccine is given as early as 4 months after hsct, a second dose should be considered. The influenza chapter in immunisation against infectious disease the green book, which is updated regularly, gives detailed descriptions of the groups outlined above and guidance for healthcare workers on administering the flu vaccine. Recommendations of the advisory committee on immunization practices united states, 201718 influenza season 82517. Prevention and control of seasonal influenza with vaccines. Vedolizumab interactions bnfc content published by nice. Immediate hypersensitivity reactions such as hives, angioedema, allergic asthma, and systemic anaphylaxis rarely occur after influenza vaccination.
Older adults 65 years or older should be routinely offered a single dose of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, if they. Influenza a and influenza b are responsible for most clinical illness. Cumulative 20192020 season lot release status updated 7182019 flu vaccine lots that have been released by fda and are available for distribution by. Where to get vaccine getting a flu vaccine is easy, and it is the first and most important step you can take in protecting yourself and your loved ones from flu.
Vaccines for the national flu immunisation programme 10. Some excipients are added to a vaccine for a specific purpose. The reason for giving influenza vaccine is that influenza can cause considerable morbidity and mortality in the above mentioned categories. For many years, immunisation against infectious disease the green book has contained a recommendation that when two live vaccines are required in the same individual, then the vaccines should either be given on the same day, or separated by an interval of at least four weeks. In very few individuals, vaccination is contraindicated or should be deferred. For vaccine manufacturers considering the use of a byamagata1688 virus lineage vaccine virus in quadrivalent vaccines containing two influenza b viruses, a bphuket307320like virus in addition to the strains mentioned above is considered appropriate. Influenza a vaccine fda prescribing information, side. Influenza is highly infectious with a usual incubation period of one to three days. While most viruses are antigenically stable, the influenza viruses a and b especially a are constantly altering their antigenic. Seasonal influenza vaccination programme 20192020 hse.
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 h and neuraminidases n on the surface of the viruses. Certain diseases are more or less serious or common depending on a childs age. Revised recommendations for the administration of more than. The recommendations on advice to give about pneumococcal immunization are based on information in the chapter on vaccine safety and adverse effects following immunization in immunisation against.
Influenza vaccine live is predicted to increase the risk of generalised infection possibly lifethreatening when given with vedolizumab. Almost all individuals can be safely vaccinated with all vaccines. Two doses of influenza vaccine at least one month apart are recommended for children aged less than 9 years who are receiving influenza vaccine for the first time. Since influenza viruses may be circulating at any time of the year, travelers aged. Apr 23, 2019 chapter 19 of the green book, which addresses influenza in the uk for public health professionals, has been updated the recent updates include changes to the asthma and egg allergy sections and added information on newly licensed influenza vaccines. Final data for 1 september 2017 to 31 january 2018, public health england 2018. Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions chapter 7 immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditionsanuary 22 respond more poorly to vaccination and should be considered for additional vaccination. 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. Hps website green book chapter on influenza updated. Influenza vaccine treatment summary bnf content published. Influenza information for health care professionals from the american academy of pediatrics updated january 27, 2020 the american academy of pediatrics.
If your immigration medical examination is during this period, you are required to. A list of courses, conferences and study days of relevance to uk health professionals working, or wishing to. The green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the uk. Influenza viruses circulate predominantly in the winter months in temperate regions typically november april in the northern hemisphere and april september in the southern. The recommendations on advice to give about pneumococcal immunization are based on information in the chapter on vaccine safety and adverse effects following immunization in immunisation against infectious disease the green book published by public health england phe, and are pragmatic, based on what cks considers to be good clinical. Seqirus is on the front line of influenza protection, helping guard against costly and lifethreatening epidemics and pandemics. Public health england august 2015 seasonal influenza vaccine uptake in gp patients. Published 11 september 20 last updated 2 september 2014. Seasonal influenza vaccination 2020 immunisation programs.
Type a influenza has subtypes that are determined by the surface antigens hemagglutinin h and neuraminidase n. An evaluation of the 2018 nsw influenza vaccination program for children aged 6. Influenza resources red book online aap pointofcare. Gbs has been reported very rarely after immunisation with influenza vaccine one case per million people vaccinated in one us study lasky et al. Its estimated that about 1 in 18 children, 1 in 38 elderly and 1 in 45 adults 3 who get influenza like illnesses will. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent influenza 1. Contraindications and precautions healthcare practitioners should refer to the green book influenza chapter for full details. Influenza types a and b are responsible for most cases of clinical illness in the uk. Contraindications and precautions healthcare practitioners should refer to the green book influenza chapter for full details on contraindications and precautions for flu vaccines.
Influenza chapter 19 influenza april 2019 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. Public health england advises avoid refer to green book. Vaccine safety and adverse events following immunisation. Seqirus is a reliable supplier of seasonal influenza vaccine with the ability to rapidly respond to pandemic threats. Influenza vaccine is contraindicated in people who have had a previous severe allergic reaction to influenza vaccine, regardless of which vaccine component was responsible for the reaction.
Talaat b c adena greenbaum d eric mensah a matthew z. There are a number of places where you can get flu vaccine, including your local health department, vaccination clinics, doctors offices, retail pharmacies, and some schools and. Aug 26, 2019 8 influenza vaccine pediatric dosing schedule. Influenza viruses circulate predominantly in the winter months in temperate regions typically november april in the northern hemisphere and april september in the southern hemisphere but can occur yearround in tropical climates. The influenza chapter in immunisation against infectious disease the green book, which is updated regularly, gives detailed descriptions of the groups outlined above and guidance for healthcare. Flu vaccines will be available at green square health from monday the 6th of april, but due to government supplies deliveries to medical centres appear to be staggered, hence we will run flu vaccine clinics to.
Influenza chapter 4 2020 yellow book travelers health. Recommendations of the advisory committee on immunization practices united states, 201718. Influenza surveillance report friday, may 1, 2020 new study expands understanding of influenza associated complications friday, march 20, 2020 interim flu vaccine effectiveness estimates for the 201920 flu season show flu vaccines providing substantial protection, especially in children thursday, february 20, 2020. Stabilizers, to keep the vaccine potent during transportation and storage. Influenza vaccine archives of disease in childhood. Adjuvants, to help stimulate a stronger immune response.