The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued two updated influenza Vaccine Information Statements (VISs).

The VIS for inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV) is intended for use with all injectable formulations. The VIS for live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) is intended for use when administering nasal spray vaccine.

Access the IIV VIS in English and many translations at www.immunize.org/vis/vis_flu_inactive.asp. The LAIV VIS and its translations are available at www.immunize.org/vis/vis_flu_live.asp. To obtain VISs in up to 40 languages, visit www.immunize.org/vis.

atom Alliance works with practitioners, providers, and beneficiaries to

• implement evidence-based practices and systems changes to improve routine assessment of patients’ vaccination status,
• improve immunization rates, especially in racial and ethnic minority populations, rural Medicare beneficiaries and dual-eligible Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries, and
• increase documentation of Medicare beneficiary immunization status in immunization information systems (IIS), where available, for adult patients.

To learn more visit the atom Alliance website.

Reprinted from “Vaccinate Adults,” a publication written for health professionals who provide services for adults. Every issue includes the Ask the Experts feature by CDC experts who answer challenging and timely questions about vaccines and their administration and copyright-free print materials from IAC to photocopy and hand out to clinic staff and patients. The technical content of Vaccinate Adults is reviewed for accuracy by CDC. Subscribe to Vaccinate Adults – it’s free! http://www.immunize.org/subscribe/