Vaccine recommendations for children and youth for the 2015/2016 influenza season

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    |November 4, 2015
    PubMed

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    Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all Canadian children and youth aged 6 months and older. Key updates for the 2015/2016 season include high-risk status for those with neurological disorders and preferential use of quadrivalent vaccines.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Immunology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • The Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) advocates for annual influenza vaccination in children and youth.
    • Influenza poses significant risks, particularly for vulnerable populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize key changes in influenza vaccination recommendations for the 2015/2016 season in Canada.
    • To highlight updated guidance on high-risk groups and vaccine types for pediatric influenza immunization.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) for the 2015/2016 influenza season.
    • Analysis of changes pertaining to pediatric populations, including risk stratification and vaccine preferences.

    Main Results:

    • Children and adolescents with neurological or neurodevelopmental disorders are now identified as high-risk for severe influenza.
    • Quadrivalent influenza vaccines are preferred over trivalent vaccines for children and youth.
    • An adjuvanted trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine is available for infants aged 6 to 23 months.

    Conclusions:

    • Updated recommendations aim to improve influenza prevention and management in Canadian children and youth.
    • Expansion of high-risk categories and preferential vaccine choices enhance public health strategies.
    • Continued emphasis on annual vaccination remains crucial for pediatric influenza control.

    Keywords:
    ChildrenIIVInfluenza vaccineLAIV

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