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Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2014 Jun 18;10(9). [Epub ahead of print]
Making evidence-based selections of influenza vaccines.
Childress BC, Montney JD, Albro EA.
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Abstract
Years ago, intramuscular influenza vaccines were the only option for those who wanted to arm themselves against the flu. Today there are alternatives, including intradermal injections and intranasal sprays. In order to select the right influenza vaccine for their patients, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals must have a basic understanding of the immune system. Influenza vaccines elicit different levels of immune response involving innate and adaptive immunity, which are critical to fighting infection. For the 2013-2014 flu season, there were 13 different formulations of influenza vaccines on the market with vast differences in indications, contraindications, and effectiveness. The CDC does not recommend one vaccine over another, but recommends that all patients be vaccinated against the flu. Preventing the spread of influenza is no simple task; however, the most recent evidence on influenza vaccines and sufficient knowledge of the immune system will allow pharmacists and other healthcare providers to better advocate for vaccines, determine which are most appropriate, and ensure their proper administration.
KEYWORDS:
immunity; influenza; intradermal; intranasal; pharmacists; vaccine
PMID:
24941227
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24941227
Making evidence-based selections of influenza vaccines.
Childress BC, Montney JD, Albro EA.
Author information
Abstract
Years ago, intramuscular influenza vaccines were the only option for those who wanted to arm themselves against the flu. Today there are alternatives, including intradermal injections and intranasal sprays. In order to select the right influenza vaccine for their patients, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals must have a basic understanding of the immune system. Influenza vaccines elicit different levels of immune response involving innate and adaptive immunity, which are critical to fighting infection. For the 2013-2014 flu season, there were 13 different formulations of influenza vaccines on the market with vast differences in indications, contraindications, and effectiveness. The CDC does not recommend one vaccine over another, but recommends that all patients be vaccinated against the flu. Preventing the spread of influenza is no simple task; however, the most recent evidence on influenza vaccines and sufficient knowledge of the immune system will allow pharmacists and other healthcare providers to better advocate for vaccines, determine which are most appropriate, and ensure their proper administration.
KEYWORDS:
immunity; influenza; intradermal; intranasal; pharmacists; vaccine
PMID:
24941227
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24941227