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Influenza Information for Medical Providers


  • Preparing for Influenza Season
  • Health Advisories
  • Reporting Requirements

Local, State & National Flu Surveillance Updates

  • Pierce County Influenza Update
  • Washington State Department of Health
  • CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  • Public Health-Seattle King County
  • University of Washington Virology

Influenza Vaccination Information and Tools

  • Prevention and Control of Influenza (link to MMWR)
  • Influenza Vaccination for Healthcare Workers
  • Sample Standing Orders for Influenza Immunization (children and teens)
  • Sample Standing Orders for Influenza Immunization (adults)
  • Vaccine Information Statements in multiple languages
    • Trivalent influenza vaccine (the flu shot)
    • Live-attenuated influenza vaccine (Flu-Mist)


Providers and Partners

  • Communicable Disease Control
  • Communicable Disease Reporting and Resources
  • Current Issues and Disease Alerts
  • For School Nurses, Staff and Childcare Providers
  • Infection Control
  • Influenza Information for Medical Providers
  • Pierce County Medical Reserve Corps
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