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Saladino Influenza What is influenza Influenza which is commonly known as the flu is an infectious disease caused by the Influenza virus Common Symptoms High Fever Runny Nose Sore Throat. The flu is different from a cold Flu can cause mild to severe illness and complications can lead to death How Flu Germs Are Spread The flu is spread mainly by droplets made when people who have flu cough sneeze or talk Viruses can also spread on sur Originally . presented on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 . Learning Objectives. By the end of the webinar participants will be able to : . Understand the rationale for influenza vaccination as well as the indications and contraindications . By: Denise Montero and Kristen Kubik. Influenza. A contagious respiratory infection. Symptoms: fever, cough, muscle and body aches, headaches, fatigue, and sore throat. Patients most at risk are the elderly and young children. Dr. Yogiraj Ray. Assistant . Professor. Dr. . Parikshit. . Mullick. Junior Resident. Department of Tropical Medicine. School of Tropical Medicine. Case. A person presented with:. fever (temp > 100) for last 3 days. Two funded influenza vaccines. Key campaign messages. 2018 promotional campaign . Eligibility. Influenza - the disease. 2018 vaccines and strains. Precautions and contraindications. Influenza and healthcare workers. Flu Immunisation Programme 2019/20 Northern Ireland Acknowledgements PHA would like to acknowledge PHE for permission to adapt their slides and materials for use in Northern Ireland. Adapted for use by Immunisation/Vaccination Team (PHA, Northern Ireland) Why should I be concerned about influenza and pneumococcal disease? Pneumonia and influenza together are among the top 10 leading causes of death among Georgians over age 65. It is estimated that Orthomyxoviridae family of viruses. RNA enveloped viruses that make up three genera. Influenzavirus A. Influenzavirus B. Influenzavirus C. The type A viruses are the most virulent among the three, genetically diverse and infecting human, birds and animals. P.L. 2019, Chapter 330. Requires healthcare workers in certain facilities to get seasonal influenza vaccination annually. Signed into law by Gov. Murphy in January 2020. 2020-2021 influenza season is the first since law’s enactment . 0 8 /20 22 VACCINE (“Flu shot”) What is the seasonal influenza vaccine? The seasonal influenza vaccine protects against viruses that cause influenza (flu). Each year, scientists monitor the global 2021-2022. Arkansas Department of Health. Goals and Objectives. Provide protection against influenza. Decrease illness and hospitalizations. Decrease absentees from work and school. Decrease spread of disease. Training for healthcare practitioners. Essential further reading. Please ensure that you read the . national flu immunisation programme 2022 to 2023. letter and the . amendment statement . (published 21 July). Northern Ireland. PHA would like to acknowledge UKHSA for sharing their training resources for adaption and use in Northern Ireland. Key messages. influenza (flu) immunisation is one of the most effective interventions we can provide to reduce harm associated with influenza and to reduce pressures on health and social care services during the winter. viruses. . . Swine influenza virus (SIV) is any strain of the . influenza family of viruses. that is . endemic. in . pigs. .. . As of 2009, the known SIV strains include . influenza C. and the subtypes of .