Influenza immunization-Did you know?

1. Immunity to Influenza is acquired one month after the vaccination.
2. The vaccine can be administered even in active cases of Influenza.
3. Old and immunosuppressed patients should receive the quadrivalent Influenza vaccine and avoid the LIVE vaccine.
4. In office Influenza rapid tests are not reliable for diagnosis.

5. The diagnosis of Influenza can be made mostly based on clinical manifestations.
6. The Influenza vaccine offers a protection of approximately 40%. Repeated yearly vaccinations increase the overall immunity and would help prevent influenza infections more efficiently.

Dr. Popescu