Influenza Vaccine Administration

Vaccine administration guidance for clinicians and health care providers.

On this page:
Vaccine protocols
Vaccine dosing and clinical tools
VISs
Screening forms

Vaccine protocols

Vaccine Protocols
Information and templates for writing a vaccine administration order, called protocols.

Vaccine dosing and clinical tools

• 2026-27 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Dosage Chart (PDF)
  Table of influenza vaccines available for 2026-27 including trade name, manufacturer, number of doses, dose-presentation, and vaccination route-site.
• Influenza vaccine dosing algorithm for children 6 months through 8 years old, 2025-26 influenza season (PDF)
• How to Administer IM (Intramuscular) Injections (PDF)
  An illustrated guide to administering IM injections.

Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)

• Immunize.org: Influenza (Inactivated) Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)
  Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) on the seasonal flu shot in English and other languages.
• Immunize.org: Influenza (Live Intranasal) Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)
  Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) on the live attenuated virus (nasal spray) flu vaccine in English and other languages.

Screening forms

• Influenza Vaccine (IIV) (Word)
  Template for a generic screening form for clinics/sites to use before giving inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV). May not be appropriate for all providers.
• Influenza Vaccine (IIV and LAIV) (Word)
  Template for a generic screening form for clinics/sites to use before giving influenza vaccine—either IIV or LAIV. May not be appropriate for all providers.
• Immunize.org: Clinical Resources: Screening Checklists
  Screening handouts including influenza screening checklists.