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The flu - Prevention

Alternative Names

Flu; Influenza A; Influenza B

Prevention:

A yearly vaccine is recommended for children older than 6 months, adolescents, and adults.

The vaccine is available as a flu shot or a nasal spray-type flu vaccine.

For specific recommendations, see influenza vaccine.

  • Reviewed last on: 3/6/2009
  • Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; and David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Fiore AE, Shay DK, Broder K, et al. Prevention and control of influenza. Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. August 8, 2008. 57(RR07):1-60.

American Academy of Pediatrics. Prevention of Influenza: Recommendations for Influenza Immunization in Children, 2008-2009. Accessed November 9, 2008.

Jefferson T, Demichelli V, Rivetti D, Jones M, Di Pietrantoni C, Rivetti A. Antivirals for influenza in healthy adults: systematic review. Lancet. 2006;367:303-313.

Beigel JH, Dellinger RP. Influenza. Crit Care Med. 2008;36.

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