Influenza Information for Health Care Professionals and Laboratories

For your convenience, DSHS has gathered additional online resources for Health Care Professionals and Laboratories from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CDC links open in a new window.

Vaccination

ACIP Recommendations (cdc.gov)
Vaccine Information Statement (cdc.gov)
Misconceptions about Flu and Flu Vaccine (cdc.gov)
Prevention Strategies in Healthcare Settings (cdc.gov)
Advice for Caregivers of Young Children (cdc.gov)
Vaccination for those 65 and Older (cdc.gov)

Pregnant Women and Influenza (cdc.gov)
Flu and People with Asthma (cdc.gov)
Flu and People with Diabetes (cdc.gov)
Flu Vaccine Info for Healthcare Workers (cdc.gov)
Who should Vaccinate? (cdc.gov)

Antivirals

Antiviral Drugs – What You Should Know (cdc.gov)

Laboratories

Laboratory Testing Protocol: Influenza Surveillance (pdf)
Laboratory Packing and Shipping Diagram (pdf)
Flu Activity & Surveillance (cdc.gov)

Last updated June 8, 2020