Flu Prevention

Top 3 Reasons to Get Your Flu Vaccine

1. Prevents influenza-related death.
   Each year, over 36,000 people in the U.S. die because of the flu—most are 65 or older. More people die from flu than from any other vaccine-preventable disease.
2. Prevents severe illness.
   In the U.S., influenza puts about 200,000 people in the hospital each year. Children younger than two years old are as likely to be hospitalized as adults who are 65 or older.
3. Protects other people.
   You should get vaccinated if you live with or care for others who are at high risk of complications from the flu. Getting a flu vaccination yourself can help protect your family members, including seniors and young children.

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Prevention and Control of Influenza: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, 2008

August 29, 2008 -- The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Immunization announces publication by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of Prevention and Control of Influenza: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2008 in the August 8 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Recommendations and Reports. (Influenza Recomendations)

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Influenza Vaccine Information Statements for the 2008-2009 Season

The CDC released a new Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for the trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (TIV) and a new VIS for the live, attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV). (Flu VIS)

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2008 Florida Vote & Vax Campaign

July 30, 2008 -- The Department of Health, Bureau of Immunization is pleased to announce the 2008 Vote & Vax adult flu and pneumococcal immunization campaign. Vote & Vax efforts are held in conjunction with general elections. (Vote & Vax)