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Influenza Information for Health Care Professionals from the American Academy of Pediatrics — Updated December 9, 2011
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Committee on Infectious Diseases has compiled a comprehensive list of influenza resources to serve as a centralized point of reference for vaccine guidance, prevention, treatment, payment, policies, news, and other information pertaining to influenza for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
This resource is updated frequently as needed, including pertinent information related to seasonal, H1N1, avian, and pandemic influenza. Some links may require member or subscriber log-in.
AAP Clinical Guidance and Policies for Influenza
Influenza Vaccine Doses Algorithm (2011-2012) 
— New!
Egg Allergy Algorithm for Influenza Vaccine (2011-2012) — New!
Influenza Policy (2011-2012) — New!
Red Book Webinar: 2011-2012 Influenza Recommendations — Available Now!
AAP Guidance Regarding VIS Statement About Febrile Seizures: PCV13 and Influenza Vaccines Still Can Be Given at Same Visit
AAP/CDC: Prevention and Control of Influenza: Considerations for Newborns and Very Young Infants (PDF) — New!
Critically Ill Children During the 2009–2010 Influenza Pandemic in the United States (Article) — New!
Influenza chapter of Red Book
Red Book Online Update: Egg Allergy and Influenza Vaccine
Mandatory Influenza Immunization for Health Care Personnel
Antivirals for Influenza
PediaLink Hot Topics: Seasonal Influenza: 2011-2012 | Egg Allergy and Influenza Vaccination | Influenza Immunization for Health Care Personnel | Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests
AAP Practice Resources for Influenza
Implementation Guidance (Seasonal Influenza Policy, 2011-2012) — New!
Implementation Guidance (Mandatory Influenza Immunization for Health Care Personnel)
Coding Guidance for Influenza Vaccines and Administration
Patient/Parent Materials: AAP Immunization Site |
HealthyChildren.org |
Patient Education Online
News and Updates from the AAP
Red Book Online: News |
eAlert Sign-up |
AAP Red Book Facebook Page
AAP News: Antiviral Medication for Influenza | Influenza vaccine, pregnant women | What's new with flu? | Oseltamivir label, concentration changed |
Guidance for Egg Allergic Patients |
Coding for Influenza Vaccine |
Brace for Flu Season |
Afluria Guidance |
Mandatory Flu Shots for Health Care Workers
Note: AAP members also receive important updates via all-member Ebreaking News alerts and the monthly AAP News OnCall e-mail.
Please also see the Red Book Online Flu Links Page for useful links to additional AAP and external resources for influenza information.
For additional guidance on influenza, health care professionals are encouraged to utilize the resources provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC provides regular updates via its Web resources and e-mail alerts.
External Resources
ACIP Recommendations (MMWR August 18, 2011) New!
Joint Letter Encouraging Influenza Vaccination for Pregnant and Postpartum Women, December 2011 — New!
CDC Guidance for Clinicians on the Use of Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests for the 2010-2011 Influenza Season
CDC Prevention Strategies for Seasonal Influenza in Healthcare Settings
CDC Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Safety: A Summary for Clinicians
CDC Vaccine Information Statements
CDC Influenza Letter to Providers, August 2010
CDC Flu Page for Professionals
CDC Flu Page (General)
Seasonal Influenza Clinical Practice Guidelines (IDSA)
Contact the CDC 24 hours a day, every day with pediatric-specific questions using the contact information below. Identify yourself right away as a pediatrician to get the most specific help.
Phone: 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) | TTY: 888-232-6348 | E-mail: cdcinfo{at}cdc.gov
Influenza Images on Red Book Online