PHM 550 Influenza & Pneumonia | Complete Solutions, Latest Version IIV4 Quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine IIV4-HD High-dose quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine ccIIV4 Cell culture-based quadrivalent in
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PHM 550 Influenza & Pneumonia | Complete Solutions, Latest Version IIV4 Quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine IIV4-HD High-dose quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine ccIIV4 Cell culture-based quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine RIV4 Recombinant quadrivalent influenza vaccine aIIV4 Adjuvanted quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine LAIV4 Quadrivalent live attenuated influenza vaccine Which flu vaccines can be used by vegans? ccIIV4 and RIV4 because they are not egg-based What is the trade name for LAIV3? FluMist (0.2 mL nasal spray) What are the trade names for IIV3? Fluarix FluLaval Fluzone Afluria What is the trade name for RIV3? Flublok What is the trade name for HD-IIV3? Fluzone High-Dose What is the trade name for aIIV3? Fluad What is the trade name for ccIIV3? Flucelvax Which vaccines can be used for patients 6 months or older? Afluria Fluzone Fluarix FluLaval Flucelvax Which vaccines can be used for patients 9 years and older? Flublok Which vaccines can be used for patients 65 years and older? Fluad Fluzone HD Which live vaccine can be used for patients 2-49 years old? Flumist Which groups are at higher risk for developing serious complications due to influenza? Adults age ≥ 50 years Children age 6 to 59 months Persons with chronic medical conditions Pregnant women Healthcare workers Who is recommended to receive routine annual influenza vaccination? All persons aged ≥6 months who do not have contraindications At what age does the influenza vaccination recommendation begin? At 6 months of age What is the vaccination guidance for children aged 6 months through 8 years who require 2 doses? They should receive the first dose as soon as the vaccine becomes available How long must children wait between the first and second influenza vaccine doses? At least 4 weeks By when should the second dose of the influenza vaccine be administered for children needing 2 doses? By the end of October What is the ACIP recommendation for annual influenza vaccination? It is recommended for all persons aged ≥6 months who do not have contraindications Who should receive routine annual influenza vaccination? Everyone aged 6 months and older without contraindications What are acceptable influenza vaccine options for solid organ transplant recipients aged 18-64 on immunosuppressive regimens? High-dose inactivated (HD-IIV3) and adjuvanted inactivated (aIIV3) influenza vaccines Should HD-IIV3 and aIIV3 be preferred over other age-appropriate IIV3s or RIV3 for transplant recipients? No preference is stated; they are acceptable options What does ACIP recommend for adults aged >65 years regarding influenza vaccination? They should preferentially receive one of three specific trivalent vaccines What are the three preferred influenza vaccines for adults aged >65 years? Trivalent high-dose inactivated influenza vaccine (HD-IIV3) Trivalent recombinant influenza vaccine (RIV3) Trivalent adjuvanted inactivated influenza vaccine (aIIV3) What should be done if none of the three preferred vaccines are available for adults >65? Administer any other age-appropriate influenza vaccine What is the key date used to assess prior influenza vaccination in children? July 1, 2025 What counts toward the child's prior vaccination history? More than 2 doses of trivalent or quadrivalent influenza vaccine received before July 1, 2025 (not necessarily in the same or consecutive seasons) If the child has received >2 doses before July 1, 2025, how many doses of the 2025-26 vaccine are needed? 1 dose If the child has not received >2 doses or vaccination history is unknown, how many doses of the 2025-26 vaccine are needed? 2 doses, administered ≥4 weeks apart What is the recommended dose of IIV3 for children aged 6 months to 35 months? 0.25 mL or 0.5 mL IM (1 or 2 doses depending on vaccination history) How many doses of IIV3 are recommended for children aged 6 months to 8 years receiving the vaccine for the first time? 2 doses, administered ≥4 weeks apart What is the IIV3 dose for children aged 3 years to 9 years? 0.5 mL IM (1 or 2 doses depending on vaccination history) What is the IIV3 dose for individuals aged 9 years and older? 0.5 mL IM (1 dose) What is the dose for HD-IIV3 and aIIV3 in adults aged ≥65 years? 0.5 mL IM (1 dose) What is the dose and route for LAIV3 in individuals aged 2 to 49 years? 0.2 mL (1 spray in each nostril), 1 or 2 doses Which products may be used for 0.25 mL dosing in children? Afluria, Fluzone Trivalent (also available in 0.5 mL) Which products are labeled for 0.5 mL dosing in young children? Fluarix Trivalent and FluLaval Trivalent What type of influenza vaccines will be available in the U.S. for the 2025-26 season? Egg-based trivalent influenza vaccines What is the H1N1 component of the 2025-26 trivalent influenza vaccine? A/Victoria/4897/2022 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus What is the H3N2 component of the 2025-26 trivalent influenza vaccine? A/Croatia/10136RV/2023 (H3N2)-like virus What is the B lineage component of the 2025-26 trivalent influenza vaccine? B/Austria/1359417/2021 (B/Victoria lineage)-like virus What type of influenza vaccines does this composition apply to for 2025-2026? Cell-based or recombinant influenza vaccines What is the H1N1 component of the 2025-2026 cell/recombinant influenza vaccine? A/Wisconsin/67/2022 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus What is the H3N2 component of the 2025-2026 cell/recombinant influenza vaccine? A/District of Columbia/27/2023 (H3N2)-like virus What is the B lineage component of the 2025-2026 cell/recombinant influenza vaccine? B/Austria/1359417/2021 (B/Victoria lineage)-like virus What is Flublok (RIV3)? A recombinant trivalent influenza vaccine What age group was Flublok previously approved for? Adults aged ≥18 years What is the new age indication for Flublok as of March 2025? Approved for persons aged 9 through 17 years When did the FDA approve Flublok for the expanded age group? March 2025 Where has this updated age indication been reflected? In the Table of available U.S. influenza vaccines for the 2025-26 season What is FluMist (LAIV3)? A live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine Who can receive FluMist? Patients that are 2-49 years old How should you store FluMist? In the fridge When was FluMist approved by the FDA for self- or caregiver administration? September 2024 When is FluMist expected to be available for self- or caregiver administration? During the 2025-26 influenza season Who can self-administer FluMist? Persons aged ≥18 years Who can administer FluMist to others? Caregivers aged ≥18 years for recipients aged 2 through 17 years How is eligibility for FluMist delivery determined? Screening by a central pharmacy based on ACIP criteria Will FluMist still be available through healthcare providers? Yes, it will continue to be available for provider administration Have there been changes to recommendations regarding appropriate populations for FluMist? No changes have been made Can influenza and COVID-19 vaccines be administered at the same visit? Yes, if the patient is eligible, they can be given without regard to timing What is the best practice when administering both vaccines at the same visit? Administer them in different limbs, if possible Why should vaccines be given in different limbs during co-administration?
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