Recommendations for prevention and control of influenza. Recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee. Centers for Disease Control, Department of Health and Human Services

Abstract

These recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee update for 1986-1987 the information on the vaccine and antiviral agent available for control of influenza. Changes include addition of statements about: updating of the influenza strains in the vaccine for 1986-1987; immunization and amantadine prophylaxis for household members who provide home care for high-risk persons; optimal time for conducting routine vaccination programs; concurrent administration of influenza vaccine and childhood vaccines; immunization of children receiving long-term aspirin therapy; and other sources of information about influenza and control measures.