What

What's New in 2008

Re-emphasis on giving 2 doses of vaccine to all children aged 6 months-8 years if they have not been vaccinated previously.
Children 6 months-8 years who received only 1 dose in their first year of vaccination should receive 2 doses this year.
Emphasizes that all persons who want to reduce the risk of becoming ill with influenza or of transmitting influenza to others should be vaccinated.
Emphasizes that influenza vaccine should be offered and immunization clinics should be scheduled throughout the influenza season.
Emphasizes that vaccine coverage of health-care personnel (HCP) should become a quality measure and policies encouraging HCP vaccination should be implemented.