Infection Prevention Manual

cause antibodies to develop in the body about 2 weeks after vaccination. These antibodies provide protection against infection with the viruses that are in the vaccine. If I got a vaccine in previous season, why do I need to get another one this season if the vaccine formulation didn’t change? Your body’s level of immunity from a vaccine received last season is expected to have declined. You may not have enough immunity to be protected from getting sick this season. You should be vaccinated again to raise your immune levels against the three viruses that research indicates are likely to circulate again this season. Protect yourself, your family, and your patients by getting a flu vaccine. For more information about flu information, updates, and access to free materials to assist with educating staff and patients about the impact of influenza and the benefits of vaccination, visit CDC Seasonal Influenza (Flu) or call the National Immunization Hotline at (800) 232-2522 (English), (800) 232-0233 (español), or (800) 243-7889 (TTY). So in fact, when talking about influenza vaccination recommendations, we don't really single out particular prioritization groups anymore. Annual influenza vaccination is now recommended for every person in the United States 6 months of age and older. Influenza vaccine is not licensed for children younger than 6 months of age, that's why that group is excluded. But it is recommended for everyone else and annually. Your Agency Name (PN System)