Register for NFID Webinar

Join the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) on Wednesday, September 6 at 12:00 PM ET, for a panel discussion on the role of healthcare professionals in protecting older adults against influenza. The webinar will focus on the critical role healthcare professionals play in protecting adults age 65 years and older against influenza, the annual burden of influenza on older adults, and safe and effective influenza vaccines specifically developed to protect the 65+ population.

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Note: Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2017–18 Influenza Season is available. Content throughout the rest of the influenza web site will be updated in the coming weeks. Refer to the 2017-2018 document for information specific to the 2017-2018 influenza season.

Toolkit for Long-Term Care Employers

Photo of a group of health care professionals, men and women, working together.

This Long-Term Care Employers toolkit launched last season in collaboration with the HHS National Vaccine Program Office, as a guide to increasing flu vaccination among health care personnel in long-term care settings. It includes a number of resources intended to help long-term care facility owners and administrators provide access to influenza vaccination for their workforce, and to help anyone working in long-term care understand the importance of influenza vaccination for their employees.

Clinical Information
Transmission, clinical signs and symptoms of illness, complications of influenza
Diagnostic Tests
Information on influenza diagnostic testing
Antiviral Drugs
Guidance on the use of antiviral agents for treatment and chemoprophylaxis
Vaccine Recommendations (ACIP)
Recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
Institutional Outbreaks and Infection Control
Guidelines for various settings, respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette
International Reagent Resource
The IRR website provides registered users with reagents, tools and information on influenza and influenza virus detection

Influenza Activity and Surveillance
Overview and map of current influenza activity in the United States
Vaccination
Dosing & administration, supply, storage, VIS, effectiveness & safety
Vaccination Coverage
Current available coverage data and past trends
Patient Education
Influenza materials for health professionals to provide to patients
Training
Webcasts and online courses
Long-term Care Facilities
Consolidated guidance on influenza outbreak management and prevention.