[MCOH-EH] Flu Vaccine for Next Year

[Amy Behrman]

Decision as of this afternoon: 
Quadrivalent plus High Dose (plus FluBlok & FluMist prn)

Amy Behrman,MD
University of Pennsylvania



> On Mar 12, 2015, at 5:47 PM, "JimGarb" <jimgarb at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> 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
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