Influenza resources for professionals
Repeated annual influenza vaccination and vaccine effectiveness: review of evidence
Substantial heterogeneity in repeated vaccination effects is not surprising given the variation in study populations and seasons, and the variable effects of antigenic distance and immunological landscape in different age groups and populations. Caution is required in the interpretation of pooled results across multiple seasons, since this can mask important variation in repeat vaccination effects between seasons. Multi-season clinical studies are needed to understand repeat vaccination effects and guide recommendations.
Seasonal influenza vaccine (Guide): Recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI), 2017-2018
Published by the Public Health Agency of Canada, this guide for immunizers contains information on who should receive the influenza vaccine, who should not receive the vaccine, coadministration, choice of vaccines, and recommended dosage and route.
Stratégie canadienne de vaccination en cas de pandémie
Esquisse la stratégie canadienne de vaccination en cas de pandémie telle qu’elle est décrite dans l’annexe du document Préparation du Canada en cas de grippe pandémique portant sur les vaccins. La stratégie englobe l’ensemble des éléments constitutifs d’un programme de vaccination, notamment l’établissement de priorités pour la distribution initiale de vaccins, la sécurisation de l’approvisionnement en vaccins antipandémiques, l’innocuité des vaccins, la distribution et l’entreposage des vaccins, l’attribution et le niveau d’utilisation des vaccins.
The Importance of Frailty in the Assessment of Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Against Influenza-Related Hospitalization in Elderly People
Influenza is an important cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults. Even so, effectiveness of influenza vaccine for older adults has been reported to be lower than for younger adults, and the impact of frailty on vaccine effectiveness and outcomes is uncertain. Researchers aimed to study vaccine effectiveness against influenza hospitalization in older adults, focusing on the impact of frailty.
Vaccins antigrippaux saisonniers (Guide) : Recommandations du Comité consultatif national de l’immunisation (CCNI) 2017-2018
Publié par l’Agence de la santé publique du Canada, ce guide à l’intention des vaccinateurs contient les renseignements suivants : qui devrait recevoir le vaccin antigrippal; qui ne devrait pas recevoir le vaccin; la coadministration; choix du vaccin antigrippal; et posologie et voie d’administration.
Age-Related Differences in Influenza B Infection by Lineage in a Community-Based Sentinel System, 2010–2011 to 2015–2016, Canada
Age-related differences in influenza B lineage detection were explored in the community-based Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network (SPSN) from 2010–2011 to 2015–2016.
AMMI Canada Guideline - The use of antiviral drugs for influenza: A foundation document for practitioners
The purpose of this document is to provide information for clinicians on the use of antiviral drugs for the prevention and treatment of seasonal influenza. It is provided as a foundation document which, with brief supplements published as needed to describe new developments, is intended to replace the annual Guidance publications.
Do flu shots really work? Are they safe?
Presentation at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health’s Doctoral Seminar Series, October 2013.
8 = 1: Immunizing eight healthcare personnel in long-term care organizations will save one life
According to a summary of three randomized controlled trials, in long-term care organizations, immunizing 8 healthcare personnel saves 1 life. Healthcare personnel influenza immunization saves lives, reduces influenza burden of illness, reduces healthcare costs and reduces healthcare personnel absenteeism.
Aide à la décision concernant la grippe - Ottawa : Que pouvez-vous faire pour prévenir la grippe?
Une aide à decision pour ceux et celles qui travaillent dans le milieu de soins de santé. Passer en revue les 4 étapes de cette aide à la décision pourrait vous aider à vous décider : Quels sont les avantages et les effets secondaires de chaque option? Quelles raisons de choisir chaque option sont les plus importantes pour vous? De quoi d’autre avez-vous besoin pour prendre votre décision? Quelles sont les prochaines étapes?