Influenza Vaccination in the U.S., 2011–2012

The CDC recently released its recommendations for use of this year's vaccine.

On August 18, the CDC released guidance for use of influenza vaccines for the 2011–2012 influenza season, based on recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Vaccination of all individuals in the U.S. aged ≥6 months continues to be recommended. The vaccine virus strains are the same as those for the 2010–2011 season. Nonetheless, for optimal protection against influenza, annual immunization is recommended — even for persons who received the vaccine last year.

Details can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/wk/mm6033.pdf.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Prevention and control of influenza with vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2011…

Influenza Vaccination in the U.S., 2011–2012

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