PPT-Increasing Influenza Vaccine Rates among College Students

Lisa C Engel MSN RN CNE Introduction Influenza is a serious respiratory infection that causes morbidity and mortality in the US It is mostly preventable by a seasonal influenza vaccination College students have consistently low vaccination rates and they cite a variety of reasons for this low uptake. 2009 - 2010. Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center (AFHSC). United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM). Naval Health Research Center (NHRC). DoD Global Influenza Network Partners (GEIS Operations). Page 1 of 1. * required for saving. ^ conditionally required. *Facility ID:. DO NOT VACCINATE (Check one). (*Imprint patient information or place patient label here). Patient is less than 6 months old.. Vaccine Program. VRBPAC Meeting. . Robin Robinson, Ph.D. . Director, BARDA. Deputy Assistant Secretary, ASPR. February 29, 2012. 1. Pre-2003 Pandemic Influenza . Vaccine Goal & Strategy . Egg-based Vaccines. Industry Perspective for 2014-15 NH Vaccine Supply. The FDA CBER requested this annual summary of information from influenza vaccine manufacturers supplying the U.S., for purposes of a general presentation to the VRBPAC. This summary has been prepared  from a variety of public sources, and was reviewed by AstraZeneca, bioCSL, GSK, Novartis, Protein Sciences, and Sanofi Pasteur.. Rakhee Palekar, MD, MPH. PAHO/WHO. Background. Influenza A.  subtype H1, H3, . etc. Influenza B distinct lineages emerged in 1970’s B-Yamagata & B-Victoria co-circulated since 2001. 1 1. vaccines? 2. For whom is this vaccine indicated? 3. What is the safety profile of high dose inactivated influenza vaccine? 4. for use of HD TIIVin provincial immunization programs? What i 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 is caused by specified viruses that are members of the family Orthomyxoviridae and placed in the genus Alphainfluenzavirus ( I nfluenzavirus A or influenza A virus ) . There are seven influenza g RNA virus. of the family . Orthomyxoviridae. that is responsible for the infectious disease . influenza. (or most commonly referred to as flu) in birds, various mammals (such as pigs) and humans. Typically, influenza is characterized by fever, sore throat, chills and other non-specific symptoms, it is a much more severe disease. It is spread around the world in seasonal epidemics and according to World Health Organization, these annual epidemics result in about three to five million cases of severe illness, and about 250 000 to 500 000 deaths.. 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. Immunisation . Programme for Northern Ireland. PHA would like to acknowledge UKHSA for sharing their training resources for adaption and use in Northern Ireland. Key messages. the childhood influenza (flu) programme reduces the impact of seasonal influenza on children and reduces transmission of influenza within the community. Mark Loeb MD. Professor, McMaster University . @MLRGresearch. Background. Influenza increases the risk of CV events and deaths. A lower rate of CV events related to ischemia and death has been reported with influenza vaccination. 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. Cluster: Communicable Disease, NDoH. 2. Outline. Aim and Objectives. Coordination . Who,When and Where. Vaccination characteristics. Vaccine administration & Safety. 3. Aim and Objectives. . Aim.