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Influenza
Vaccine
Vaccine
Information Sheets
Trivalent inactivated,
administered IM
Indications:
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Age 50yrs and older.
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History of medical
problems (i.e., heart disease, lung disease, diabetes,
renal disease, hemoglobinopathy, immunosuppression)
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people living in
chronic-care facilities.
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Persons with any
condition that can effect respiratory function (i.e.
cognitive dysfunction, spinal cord injury, seizure
disorder, neuromuscular disorders)
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Persons working or
living with at-risk people.
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Women who will be
pregnant during the influenza season.
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Healthcare
workers and other persons who provide direct care to
at-risk people.
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Day Care workers
working with children ages
0–23m.
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Travelers that have
risk factors and may be traveling to area where
outbreaks are occurring.
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EMS, Paramedics, Social
Workers
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Students or other
persons in institutional settings (i.e.., dormitory
residents).
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Anyone wishing to
decrease the risk of contracting influenza
When to give:
Vaccine
Contraindications:
Previous anaphylactic
reaction to this vaccine or to any of its components, or
to eggs.
Precaution
Moderate or severe acute illness.
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(Information current of July 2006, check with your
physician for any updates)
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