Seasonal influenza resources
Background
Seasonal influenza
Every year, seasonal influenza affects 5 percent to 20 percent of all U.S. residents, and is responsible for 36,000 deaths and more than 200,000 hospitalizations from influenza-related illness and complications. Healthcare facilities and providers prepare each year for seasonal influenza with infection prevention activities including vaccine administration to patients, healthcare workers (HCW) and the community. With currently adequate influenza vaccine availability but less than optimal vaccination rates among all age groups in the United States, there needs to be increased focus on strategies to improve vaccination.
Efforts to improve seasonal influenza vaccination rates among health care workers and individuals in the community at increased risk should serve as the foundation for planning for a coordinated response in the event of pandemic influenza.
For information concerning avian or pandemic influenza, please see "Pandemic Influenza resources."
General influenza information
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Current recommendations CDC-ACIP
CDC-ACIP Recommendations 2007-2008 season
2007 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Influenza Vaccine Recommendations - early release. July 13, 2007
Prevention and Control of Influenza. MMWR v.56 (RR-6); 1-42. (.pdf) (713 KB)
National Flu Surveillance Network - Tracks influenza cases reported in the U.S.
Influenza bulletins and updates 2006-2007 Season
Influenza bulletin #4 (November. 2006) (.htm) (39 KB)
Influenza bulletin #3 (August/September 2006) (.pdf) (179 KB)
Influenza bulletin #2 (July 2006) (.pdf) (100 KB)
Influenza bulletin #1 (June 2006) (.pdf) (105 KB)
Influenza infection control guidelines
Acute care
Infection Control Guidance for the Prevention and Control of Influenza in Acute-Care Facilities, February 8, 2007
Download CDC infection control guidance, acute care (.pdf) (82 KB)
Long term care
Infection Control Measures for Preventing and Controlling Influenza Transmission in Long-Term Care Facilities, February 7, 2007
Download CDC infection control guidance, long term care (.pdf) (82 KB)