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Vaccines

Recommendations, Supplies, and Resources

Influenza Vaccine 2012-2013

  • This season’s vaccine is comprised of the following three strains: an A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like virus; an A/Victoria/361/2011 (H3N2)-like virus; and a B/Wisconsin/1/2010-like virus. The 2012-13 influenza vaccine will not protect against H3N2v, but is still recommended for protection against the other circulating influenza strains.

Vaccination Recommendations

  • The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) published complete recommendations for the prevention and control of influenza with vaccines External link in the August 17, 2012 edition of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
  • The ACIP recommends annual influenza vaccination for all persons aged ≥ 6 months. 
  • The ACIP recommends all health care workers receive a flu vaccine. Be sure to get your vaccine and encourage your colleagues to do the same.
  • Based on recent ACIP decisions External link regarding the influenza vaccine Afluria, manufactured by CSL Limited, the Immunization Branch does not anticipate providing this product to pediatric practices.
  • Dosage Algorithm for 2011-2012 Seasonal Flu External link - Print for your clinics!

Use of State-Supplied Influenza Vaccine

Influenza vaccine provided by the North Carolina Immunization Program (NCIP) is only available for children who are eligible for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. Providers wishing to immunize children who are not VFC-eligible, and adult patients, must purchase vaccine for those groups. Refer to the current NCIP coverage criteria and definitions of VFC categories for more information.

Resources for Providers

Resources for Educating Patients

General Public