Trivalent and Fluzone

Leslie Thompson, MSN, RN, COHN-S

Manager

Employee Occupational Health Department

Sharp HealthCare

858-499-5264

leslie.thompson@sharp.com

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces+leslie.thompson=sharp.com@mylist.net] On Behalf Of JimGarb
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 2:47 PM
To: 'MCOH/EH'
Subject: [MCOH-EH] Flu Vaccine for Next Year

After a brief online search, it appears that neither the CDC nor APIC are recommending the quadrivalent flu vaccine over the trivalent vaccine for adults for the coming year.  I saw no recommendation specific to HCWs.  I did read that about 50% of the doses to be produced for next year will be quadrivalent. 

I’m wondering  what people are planning to order for next year. 

□ Trivalent?  

□ Quadrivalent? 

□ Fluzone High Dose for those over 65??

Jim

James Garb, MD FACOEM

Medical Director Occupational Health

Cape Cod Healthcare

Hyannis, MA