2005 FLU VACCINATION INFORMATION



 

Fluzone Fact Sheet
  • The 2005-2006 trivalent vaccine will consist of:
    • A/New Caledonia 20/99, H1N1
    • A/California/7/2004, H3N2
    • B/Shanghai/361/2002

  • Contraindications:
    • Allergy to eggs, egg products
    • Persons with acute febrile illness
    • Allergy to Thimerosol (mercury derivative preservative)

  • Side Effects: Inactivated vaccine does not cause influenza.
    • Most frequent side effect is soreness at the vaccination site.
    • Fever, malaise, myalgia, and other systematic symptoms can occur, most often affecting persons with no previous exposure to the vaccine.
    • Side effects begin 6-12 hours after the injection and can last one to two days.

*Influenza virus does not affect the safety of breast feeding for mothers or infants.

*It takes about 10-14 days after vaccination for a person to become fully protected.

The table below may be helpful to assess children for flu vaccine administration

Influenza Vaccine Dosage
Age Group Dosage Number of Doses Route
6-35 months 0.25 mL 1 or 2* IM
3-8 years 0.50 mL 1 or 2* IM
>/= 9 years 0.50 mL 1 IM

 

* - Children less than 9 years of age receiving influenza vaccine for the first time should receive two doses spaced one month apart.  However, doses should not be held in reserve to ensure that two doses will be available.  Instead, available vaccine should be used to vaccinate persons in priority.  Call PHDM for an appointment.

 

TIPS FOR THE PREVENTION OF INFLUENZA:

  1. Avoid contact with people who are sick.
  2. Stay home when you are sick.
  3. Cover your mouth when you cough.
  4. Wash your hands frequently.
  5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
  6. There are antiviral drugs on the market, contact your primary physician.

 

*For more information, please visit: www.michigan.gov/flu or www.cdc.gov/flu

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