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Recommendations for prevention and control of influenza in children, 2014-2015

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    Pediatrics
    |September 24, 2014
    PubMed

    Insights

    Annual influenza immunization is recommended for all children 6 months and older. The 2014-2015 vaccine composition is unchanged, with both trivalent and quadrivalent options available.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Immunology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Seasonal influenza poses a significant health risk to children, necessitating updated vaccination and treatment guidelines.
    • The American Academy of Pediatrics provides crucial recommendations for managing influenza in pediatric populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To update recommendations for the routine use of seasonal influenza vaccines and antiviral medications in children.
    • To provide guidance for the 2014-2015 influenza season.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current influenza vaccine composition and availability.
    • Analysis of live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) and inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV) recommendations.
    • Consideration of dosing algorithms for pediatric influenza vaccination.

    Main Results:

    • The influenza vaccine composition for the 2014-2015 season remains unchanged from the previous year.
    • Both trivalent and quadrivalent influenza vaccines are available, with no preference stated.
    • Live attenuated influenza vaccine is recommended for healthy children aged 2-8 if available; otherwise, inactivated influenza vaccine should be used without delay.

    Conclusions:

    • Annual influenza immunization is recommended for all individuals aged 6 months and older.
    • Healthcare providers should promote influenza vaccination and prompt antiviral treatment for pediatric influenza cases.
    • Healthcare personnel immunization is vital for community protection and disease prevention.

    Keywords:
    childrenimmunizationinactivated influenza vaccineinfluenzalive attenuated influenza vaccinepediatricsvaccine

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