Influenza Vaccine for 2020-2021
Date: September 21, 2020
Issue #:
1607Summary:
Annual vaccination against influenza A and B viruses
is recommended for everyone ≥6 months old without a
contraindication. Vaccination of all eligible persons can
reduce the prevalence of influenza illness and symptoms
that might be confused with those of COVID-19.
Available vaccines and recommendations for specific
patient populations for the 2020-2021 season are listed
in Ta bles 2 and 3. Lower rates of influenza illness have
been observed this season in the Southern Hemisphere,
probably because of masking, social distancing, school
closures, and travel restrictions.
Source: The Medical Letter - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: admin Source Type: research