We have used quadrivalent for the past two years and plan to do the same this coming year.  We are not doing high dose

Patricia Higazi RN COHN

Occupational Health Director

Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters

601 Children’s lane, Norfolk, Virginia 23507

Tel: 757 668 7852

Fax: 757 668 8775

Cell: 757 376 3231

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Smithmyer, Ann M
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2015 06:56
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Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Flu Vaccine for Next Year

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces+smithmyera=wvuhealthcare.com@mylist.net] On Behalf Of JimGarb
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 5:47 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?  

X Quadrivalent? 

□ Fluzone High Dose for those over 65??

Jim

James Garb, MD FACOEM

Medical Director Occupational Health

Cape Cod Healthcare

Hyannis, MA

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