Universal influenza immunization program materials
Advisory Alert
October 9, 2015
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Sudbury & District Health Unit at 705.522.9200, ext. 301; after hours 705.688.4366.
Dear colleagues:
I am writing to let you know that the full 2015/16 UIIP Implementation Package will be posted on the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care website on Tuesday, October 13. This includes fact sheets on the publicly funded vaccines being used for immunization in the 2015/16 season as outlined below, as well as questions and answers, which include dosing information:
| Vaccine Type | Vaccine Name | Indication |
|---|---|---|
| Trivalent Inactivated Vaccine (TIV) | Agriflu® | Preferentially used for individuals 18 years of age and older; may be considered for individuals over the age of 6 months* |
| Trivalent Inactivated Vaccine (TIV) | Fluviral® | Preferentially used for individuals 18 years of age and older; may be considered for individuals over the age of 6 months* |
| Trivalent Inactivated Vaccine (TIV) | Influvac® | Individuals 18 years of age and older |
| Trivalent Inactivated Vaccine With Adjuvant | Fluad® | Adults 65 years of age and older who live in institutions, shelters, or group homes |
| Quadrivalent Inactivated Vaccine (QIV) | Fluzone® Quadrivalent | Individuals 6 months to 17 years of age |
| Quadrivalent Inactivated Vaccine (QIV) | FluLaval® Tetra | Individuals 6 months to 17 years of age |
*For children 6-23 months, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommends that, given the burden of influenza B disease, QIV be used. If QIV is not available or refused, TIV should be used. For children 2-17 live attenuated influenza vaccine is superior (LAIV). As LAIV is currently not publicly funded and given the burden of influenza B infection in children, it is recommended that QIV be used. Regardless of product used, children aged 6 months to less than 9 years of age receiving seasonal influenza vaccine for the first time should be given 2 doses of influenza vaccine with a minimum interval of 4 weeks between doses.
These fact sheets are also available on the Sudbury & District Health Unit website at: www.sdhu.com/professionals/health-professionals/advisory-alerts-health-care-professionals
As a reminder, influenza vaccine orders can be picked up at the Health Unit on or after October 21, 2015.
This item was last modified on September 9, 2016