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2005 FLU VACCINE INFORMATION

Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule
October 2005 - September 2006

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Imunization Program (NIP)
September 29, 2005
Vaccine Bulletin #3 for the 2005-2006 season

September 08, 2005
Vaccine Bulletin #2 for the 2005-2006 season

July 29, 2005
Vaccine Bulletin #1 for the 2005-2006 season

Update: Influenza Vaccine Supply and Recommendations for Prioritization During the 2005--06 Influenza Season

On September 2, 2005, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the Influenza Vaccine Supply and Recommendations for Prioritization During the 2005–06 Influenza Season Update, MMWR 2005;54:(No. 34):[850]. The information in this report updates projections of influenza vaccine supply and previous recommendations for priority use of trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (TIV) during the 2005--06 influenza season. Four manufacturers now expect to provide influenza vaccine to the U.S. population during the 2005--06 influenza season. CDC recommends that the following priority groups receive TIV until October 24, 2005:

  • persons aged >65 years with comorbid conditions
  • residents of long-term--care facilities
  • persons aged 2--64 years with comorbid conditions
  • persons aged >65 years without comorbid conditions
  • children aged 6--23 months
  • pregnant women
  • health-care personnel who provide direct patient care
  • household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children aged <6 months

    Many Florida providers plan to offer flu vaccine in mid-October or as soon as the vaccine is received. Providers and citizens should monitor messages from local media and the Health Department regarding flu vaccine availability and distribution. Please share this material with everyone involved in immunization practice. Access the pdf at: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5434.pdf
    For further information regarding influenza vaccine, please contact Phyllis Yambor of the Bureau of Immunization at (850) 245-4342 or SunCom 205-4342.

    *2004 FLU VACCINE INFORMATION*