Flu seasons can vary in their timing, severity, and duration from one season to another. Algorithm to assist in medical office telephone evaluation. Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death. People should begin getting vaccinated soon after flu vaccine becomes available. This tool may help medical office staff triage calls from patients with flu like symptoms and identify when it might be appropriate to initiate antiviral treatment before an office visit. A sk your patients to complete the checklist on page 1.
Cold symptoms are usually milder than the symptoms of flu. A summary of influenza surveillance indicators prepared by the division of infectious. This is the fifth consecutive week that widespread activity has been reported. Medical student clinical requirements form class of 201516 american databank llc. Respiratory category includes cough, cold symptoms, influenzalike. Those at high risk for serious flu complications include older people, young children, people with certain health conditions or compromised immune systems. The vaccine comes in inactive and weakened viral forms. This is an example of a typical intentional equivocation. Flu influenza symptoms for adults and children, when you can spread the flu, if you get sick, how it is diagnosed and treatment. Proud to be flu free 2015 16 flu prevention program. Therefore, in 201516, the following are eligible for flu.
Home faqs reporting investigation immunization resources. Medical student clinical requirements form class of 201516. Symptoms of flu may include fever though not everyone with flu will have a fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, fatigue tiredness, chills, and sometimes diarrhea and vomiting. Flu is easily transmitted and even people with mild or no symptoms can still infect. The flu happens every year and is more common in the fall and winter in the u. The 20142015 influenza season began on september 28, 2014 and went through october 03, 2015. This initiative is a schoolbased program that focuses. Weekly influenza surveillance report during the week ending april 16, 2016 influenza activity level was categorized as geographically widespread.
Influenza the flu is a serious disease spread by coughs and sneezes and caused by influenza a or b viruses, mainly during the winter season. Cough, cold, fever, or respiratory symptoms by week, 201718. For a complete list of recommendations and vaccine products for. However, as long as flu viruses are circulating in the community, its not too late to get vaccinated. For the phase 2 extension of the flu vaccination programme in 201516. What you should know for the 20142015 influenza season. Basic information about the 20152016 flu season cdc. Families fighting flu fff, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the flu, participated in year 3 of the keep flu out of school program with the centers for disease control and prevention cdc, the national foundation for infectious diseases nfid, and the national association of school nurses nasn. In unvaccinated adults, 16% get symptoms similar to the flu, while about 10% of vaccinated. Select the desired symptom codes shown in the results of search form. There were 2,175 laboratoryconfirmed influenza reports, a 16% decrease over last week. Most healthy adults may be able to infect others with the flu virus beginning 24 hours before symptoms develop.
The santa cruz county public health division will publish a local flu advisory at the beginning of each season, a summary report at the end, and intermittent reports as needed based on public health importance. It is most likely that the flulike symptoms experienced by people who have just. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health. Percent of ed and urgent care visits for ili by region, 201718. Gp community pharmacy other approximate date of vaccination d d m m y y y y section 4. People of all ages can get the flu, from babies and. Screening checklists for contraindications to influenza vaccines t hese checklists cover contraindications and precautions for injectable and nasal spray influenza vaccines. The flu may make people cough and have a sore throat and fever. Women who are pregnant are at higher risk of complications from the flu. They may also have a runny or stuffy nose, feel tired, have body aches, or show other signs they are not well. Annual national flu programme letter 2019 to 2020 nhs england.
If a pregnant woman gets sick with influenza, she is at risk for premature labour and delivery. In 201516 the influenza vaccine uptake rate for frontline healthcare workers was 50. The flu vaccine is only for those healthcare workers providing. Effectiveness of influenza vaccine in preventing medicallyattended. Everything you need to know about the 2015 flu season. If you are completing this form for a child to be vaccinated at school and you will not be accompanying himher, please provide a phone number where you can be reached on the day of the clinic phone for office use only type datetime route iiv4. This leaflet explains why these children are being offered the. Influenza vaccines, also known as flu shots or flu jabs, are vaccines that protect against. You may reuse this information excluding logos free of charge in any format or. Seasonal influenza flu the flu is a contagious respiratory virus that can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Weekly influenza surveillance report during the week ending march 5, 2016 influenza activity level was categorized as geographically widespread. During the 201415 and 201516 influenza seasons, 23 and 26 sentinel. February 16, 2016 201516 influenza activity and clinical recommendations.
During the 201516 season, the following influenza vaccines are available. Some of the 20152016 flu vaccine is quadrivalent vaccine and also protects against an additional b virus o bbrisbane602008like virus victoria lineage if someone has a severe allergy to eggs with symptoms suggestive of anaphylaxis, cdc recommends referring patients to a provider experienced in managing allergy. Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the cdc website the centers for disease control and prevention cdc cannot attest to the accuracy of a nonfederal website. Laiv contains a highly processed form of gelatine derived from pigs. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose. Each year the formulation for the influenza vaccine is selected based on the virus strains that are expected to circulate.
Influenza, or the flu, is a viral respiratory disease that occurs in seasonal waves of varying intensity. Flu mmunisation 201516 protecting your child against flu. Indiana state department of healths flu page or the centers for disease control and prevention. Leaders who give vaccines to employees on the units will be required to fill out the flu consent form and provide the yellow copy to the individual, along with the flu information.
Seasonal flu vaccine uptake in healthcare workers in england gov. Tell them about your flu symptoms over the phone before your appointment. Texas influenza summary report, 20142015 in pdf format. Outside clearance form department to retain original rev. Influenza or flu is a viral respiratory illness, mainly spread by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. Screening checklists for contraindications to influenza. This is the 11th consecutive week that widespread activity has been reported.
It can cause mild to severe illness and at times can lead to death. The flu shot helps protect pregnant women from serious illness. The national flu immunisation programme 201516 psnc. In the following year, 2016, a similar poster was published.
Decline vaccination please sign section 5, return this form to occupational health details overleaf, and let your manager know you have completed the process section 5. Fluvaxview vaccination coverage 201516 influenza season cdc. A resident with influenza symptoms should wear a simple face mask. Texas influenza summary report, 20142015 influenza season september 28, 2014 october 03, 2015 overview. Everything you need to know about the 2015 flu season the 20142015 flu season is proving to be a very challenging one. The 20152016 flu season started a little later than the previous three flu seasons. There were 5,122 laboratoryconfirmed influenza reports, a 32% increase over last week. United states, 201415 season and composition of the 201516 influenza vaccine. Finally, the flupro demonstrated responsiveness to change from day 1 to 7, with responders defined by reports of return to usual health and activities. Fluenz tetra contains a highly processed form of gelatine derived from pigs. Reliability, validity, and responsiveness of influenza. Serious outcomes of flu infection are hospitalization or death. Vaccine adverse event reporting system vaers thank you for visiting the vaers website. Seven manufacturers now produce influenza vaccine for the u.
Portability and accountability act consent form n 1. Advisory committee on immunization practices acip on june 22, 2016pdf icon. The symptoms of flu can include fever or feeling feverishchills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue tiredness. However, if you are older than 49, have certain medical conditions, work. Influenza flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine, iiv4, standard dose trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine, iiv3, standard dose. Florida is currently experiencing a moderately severe influenza season. Public health england along with the department of health and nhs england have today published the annual flu plan and letter for 201516 the plan will aid the development of robust and flexible operational plans by local organisations and emergency planners. Anyone who has not been vaccinated with this years flu vaccine 201516, should still be vaccinated until the flu season has ended according to public health officials. Ishn is a group of hospitals in michigan that voluntarily report weekly aggregate counts of influenza positive inpatients to assist mdhhs with statewide flu surveillance how it works. Fact sheet preventing and controlling seasonal influenza. Weekly influenza surveillance report during the week ending may 21, 2016. Influenza virus infection causes morbidity and mortality worldwide every year 1. It lets the reader believe that 4,56 millions of flusyndromes ili were real flu, that all circulating viruses were.
According to the centers for disease control and prevention cdc, the united states experiences epidemics of seasonal flu each year. The flupro data supported knowngroups validity as scores were lowest in patients rating nonemild symptoms, higher in the moderate, and highest with severevery severe. The flow chart below is designed to be used when influenza viruses are circulating in the community. Symptoms usually appear 1 to 3 days after exposure. In the 20152016 season, quadrivalent live attenuated influenza vaccine laiv. Signs and symptoms include fever, cough, headache, muscle aches, and weakness. Earthweek looks down under to the southern hemisphere and provides a forecast for the coming influenza season in our neck of the woods an unremarkable flu season in southern hemisphere countries currently in the midst of winter could mean an average flu season is in store for north america, europe and asia later this year and in early 2016. Report on the uptake of seasonal influenza vaccine amongst frontline health care workers hcws during the 2015 to 2016 influenza. They found that only 718 of 4,861 highrisk patients 15% who presented within 2 days of symptom onsetwhen antivirals are shown to be most. Advisory committee on immunization practices, united states, 201516. This site provides information and cdc website links about influenza vaccine safety.
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