This year’s influenza vaccine webinar provided a review of the 2016-17 Influenza Season and Summary of 2017-18 Influenza Vaccine Recommendations. Speakers from the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave important information about what’s new with this year’s flu vaccine recommendations along with updates on the communication plans by the CDC and resources that will help you with your national, state and local influenza vaccination education efforts.
Objectives:
- Review 2016-2017 influenza season overview and conclusions
- Evaluate estimates for reductions of burden of disease due to vaccination, 2012-2013 (last H3N2 season with similar VE)
- Discuss ACIP Influenza Vaccine Recommendations, 2017-2018
- Review Flu Vaccine Supply for the 2017-2018 Flu Season
- Discuss proper vaccine administration as a key part of ensuring vaccination is as safe as possible
- Review Communication Goals and Objectives
- Discuss Campaign Strategies and Campaign Elements
Originally Aired August 30, 2017