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Recommendations for prevention and control of influenza in children, 2013-2014

    Pediatrics
    |September 4, 2013
    PubMed

    Insights

    Annual influenza immunization is recommended for children using updated trivalent or quadrivalent vaccines for the 2013-2014 season. Prompt identification of influenza infections aids in timely antiviral treatment to reduce illness and death.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Vaccinology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Seasonal influenza poses a significant health risk to children, necessitating updated prevention and treatment strategies.
    • The 2013-2014 influenza season introduced new vaccine formulations and reinforced existing recommendations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide updated recommendations for the routine use of seasonal influenza vaccines and antiviral medications in children.
    • To inform healthcare providers about the composition of the 2013-2014 influenza vaccines and vaccination guidelines.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current influenza strains and vaccine compositions for the 2013-2014 season.
    • Analysis of existing guidelines for influenza vaccine administration and antiviral treatment in pediatric populations.

    Main Results:

    • The 2013-2014 trivalent influenza vaccine includes specific A/H1N1, A/H3N2, and B/Yamagata lineage strains.
    • Quadrivalent influenza vaccines, offering broader protection with an additional B/Victoria lineage strain, are now available.
    • Annual universal influenza immunization with either vaccine type is recommended for all children.
    • The dosing algorithm for children aged 6 months to 8 years remains consistent with the previous season.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare personnel should actively promote influenza vaccination and infection control measures.
    • Pediatricians must be vigilant in diagnosing influenza to ensure prompt initiation of antiviral therapy when necessary.
    • Updated recommendations aim to minimize influenza-related morbidity and mortality in children.

    Keywords:
    childrenimmunizationinactivated influenza vaccineinfluenzalive-attenuated influenza vaccinepediatricsvaccine

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