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Background
Influenza (the flu) is a contagious illness caused by influenza viruses, which infect the respiratory tract (i.e., the nose, throat, lungs). Influenza is spread primarily through sneezing and coughing. Contaminated objects (hands, phones, shared eating utensils) can also spread the flu. It can cause mild illness, but unlike many other viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold, the flu can also cause severe illness and life-threatening complications. Serious illness and death are highest among people 65 years and older and children less than 2 years old. Most healthy people recover from the flu without complications. Annual vaccination with influenza vaccine provides protection from influenza and may also prevent spreading influenza to others.
An influenza pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus causes high numbers of illnesses in humans and spreads rapidly throughout the world. Because there is little natural immunity, the disease can spread easily from person to person.
Below, we have provided information on seasonal and pandemic influenza, including clinical guidance, policies and directives, training material, and other resources, to assist healthcare providers and Service members and their families.
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Policies and Directives
DoD/Joint Forces
- ASD (HA) Memorandum, Guidance for the Use of Influenza Vaccine for the 2011–2012 Influenza Season, 2 Aug 11
- HA Policy 11-010 Addition of Pandemic Influenza Vaccine or Novel Influenza Vaccine to the Policy for Mandatory Seasonal Influenza Immunization for Civilian Health Care Personnel Who Provide Direct Patient Care in Department of Defense Military Treatment Facilities, 28 Jul 11
- ASD (HA) Memorandum, Policy Guidance for the Use of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine for the 2009-2010 Influenza Season, 16 Sep 09
- HA Policy 09-002 Interim Policy for the Use of Influenza Antiviral Medications for the 2008-2009 Influenza Season, 22 Jan 09
- ASD (HA) Memorandum, Policy Guidance for the Use of Influenza Vaccine for the 2008-2009 Influenza Season, 29 Sep 08
- OASD (HA) Memorandum, Addendum to Policy dated August 10, 2007 for Release of the Department of Defense Antiviral Stockpile During an Influenza Pandemic, 4 Apr 08
- HA Policy 08-005 Policy for Mandatory Seasonal Influenza Immunization for Civilian Health Care Personnel Who Provide Direct Patient Care in Department of Defense Military Treatment Facilities, 4 Apr 08
- HA Policy 07-014 Department of Defense Pre-pandemic Influenza Vaccine Policy, 10 Aug 07
Army
- OTSG Memorandum, Implementation Instructions for Influenza Vaccination Program (IVP), 16 Jul 12
- ALARACT 266/2011, Notification of the 2011-2012 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program, 21 Jul 11
- OTSG Memorandum, Implementation Instructions for Administration of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine,
3 Aug 10
- MEDCOM Operations Order 10-65, 2010-2011 Influenza Vaccine Immunization Program, 30 Jul 10
- MEDCOM Operations Order 09-64, 2009-2010 Influenza Vaccine Immunization Program, 1 Aug 09
- MEDCOM Operations Order 08-67, 2008-2009 Influenza Vaccine Immunization Program, 26 Aug 08
- ALARACT Documentation of Immunizations in MEDPROS, 29 Sep 04
Air Force
Navy/Marines
- NAVADMIN 246/12, 2012-2013 Navy Influenza Vaccination and Reporting Policy, 09 Aug 12
- NAVADMIN 207/11, 2011-2012 Navy Influenza Vaccination and Reporting Policy, 13 Jul 11
- BUMED Message, Initial Policy for the Use of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine for 2010-2011, 26 Jul 10
- BUMED Message, Clarification of Policy for Use of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine 2009-2010, 13 Oct 09
- BUMED Message, Policy for the Use of Influenza Vaccine for 2008-2009, 23 Aug 08
Coast Guard
Clinical Guidance
- MMWR: Prevention and Control of Influenza with Vaccines, Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) - United States, 2012-13 Influenza Season, 17 Aug 12
- MMWR: Antiviral Agents for the Treatment and Chemoprophylaxis of Influenza --- Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), Vol 60 / No RR--1 Pg 1 – 28, 21 Jan 11
- MMWR: Prevention and Control of Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2010, 6 Aug 10
- MMWR: Use of Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine - Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2009, 28 Aug 09
- MMWR: Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines - Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2009, 31 Jul 09
- MMWR: Prevention and Control ofSeasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2009, 24 Jul 09
- MMWR: Prevention and Control of Influenza: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2008, 8 Aug 08
- MMWR: Influenza Vaccination of Health-Care Personnel, 9 Feb 06
- CDC Influenza Information for Health Care Professionals
Fact Sheets
Pandemic Influenza
- H1N1 (Swine) Influenza
- Information on Pandemic Influenza
- GAO Report 09-334, Influenza Pandemic: Sustaining Focus on the Nation's Planning and Preparedness Efforts, Feb 09
- HA Policy 08-010, Department of Defense Policy for Prioritizing Delivery of Medical Care During Pandemics and Other Public Health Emergencies of National Significance, 1 Sep 08
- DoD Pandemic Influenza Watchboard Web site
- Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS), Influenza Resources
- USAPHC Pandemic Influenza Page
- PandemicFlu.gov (The official U.S. government Web site for information on pandemic flu and avian influenza.)
- United Kingdom, Pandemic Flu Page
- Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) Pandemic Influenza Page
- VA Pandemic Influenza Web Site
- Armed Forces Epidemiological Board Recommendation 06-04, DoD Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Recommendations, 18 Jul 06
- HA Policy 06-002 Policy for Release of Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) Antiviral Stockpile During an Influenza Pandemic, 10 Jan 06
- HHS (Health and Human Services) Pandemic Influenza Plan, Nov 05
- FHP&R, Pandemic Flu: A Guide for Service Members and Families
- FHP&R Fact Sheet, Pandemic Flu For Servicemembers and their Families, 7 Dec 05
- Avian Influenza
Education and Training
Research
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