Influenza Vaccine Administration
Vaccine administration guidance for clinicians and health care providers.
On this page:
Vaccine protocols
Vaccine dosing
VISs and package inserts
LAIV or FluMist
Vaccine protocols
- Vaccine Protocols
Information and templates for writing a vaccine administration order, called protocols.
Vaccine dosing and clinical tools
- 2012-13 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Dosage Chart (PDF:23KB/1 page)
Table of influenza vaccines available for 2012-13 including trade name, manufacturer, dosage by age, number of doses, and vaccination route-site.
- Influenza Vaccine Dosing Algorithm for Children 6 Months through 8 Years of Age, 2012-13 (PDF:71KB/1 page)
Flow chart to help decide how many doses of flu vaccine children should receive during the 2012-13 flu season.
- Algorithm for Evaluation of an Egg Allergy Preceding Influenza Vaccination (PDF:51KB/1 page)
Flow chart to help decide if a person with history of egg allergy can receive flu vaccine.
- Injectable and Intranasal Influenza Vaccines: Indications and Contraindications
Who can receive injectable or intranasal flu vaccine.
- How to Administer
IM (Intramuscular) Injections (PDF:76KB/2 pages)
An illustrated guide to administering IM injections.
VISs and package inserts
- Vaccine Information
Statements (VISs) and Package Inserts
Links to influenza VISs, package inserts, and vaccine information websites.
Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV) or FluMist
- Self-Screening
Checklist for FluMist
If you are healthy and between the ages of 2 and 49, the FluMist nasal vaccine may be right for you.
- Administration Guidelines for FluMist
Instructions and video about administering FluMist. Attention: Non-MDH link
Spotlight
Subscribe to Influenza Information for Health Professionals
Get an e-mail alert when there are major additions or updates of influenza information for health professionals.
Health care worker flu vaccination program.
Voluntary quality assurance program for community vaccinators.
Weekly Influenza Activity
The statistics page has information on occurrence of influenza in Minnesota.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Resources for Health Professionals
Attention: Non-MDH link
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