Confirm responses to the following questions related to administering influenza vaccine to the patient.
If patient does NOT have any contraindications, all of the above responses will be submitted as part of the patient's record.
If the patient DOES have a contraindication and vaccine will NOT be given at this time, close this application and document in CPRS instead. Do not select "No" below; continue to CPRS.
All persons aged 6 months and older, including pregnant women, should be vaccinated annually against influenza. Details and exceptions are listed by vaccine type below.
Inactivated vaccine is used with all persons aged 6 months and older, including pregnant women, except where a severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to a previous dose or to a vaccine component (including egg protein) is a contraindication to all formulations of influenza vaccine.
The LAIV4 influenza nasal vaccine (FluMist) should not be administered to:
For additional details, consult the VHA Influenza Guidance Statement at http://vaww.prevention.domain/ 2013_2014_Seasonal_Influenza_Immunization.asp.