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Influenza surveillance, prevention, testing & treatment information for clinicians
Adult Vaccine Program
If you 19+ years of age and are uninsured or underinsured there is the Adult Vaccine Program. This federally funded program provides enrolled providers with selected vaccines at no cost or a reduced cost to the patient. The vaccines offered change from year to year. For additional information on the vaccines being offered visit the DOH website. To locate a Adult Vaccine Provider in your community visit provider map.
Intervention Resources
- Influenza Information for Health Professionals (CDC)
- Guidance for Clinicians on the Use of Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Testing (CDC)
- Influenza Antiviral Medications: Summary for Clinicians (CDC)
Local, State and National Flu Surveillance Updates
- Local Influenza Updates
- Washington State Department of Health
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Public Health-Seattle King County
- University of Washington Virology
Tools for Long-Term Care Facilities
Vaccine Information and Resources
- Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Resources (CDC)
- Sample Standing Orders for Influenza Immunization (children and teens)
- Sample Standing Orders for Influenza Immunization (adults)
- Vaccine Information Statements in multiple languages
- Toolkit to provide healthcare worker immunizations
Tools for Schools
- Flu Symptom Checklist, for parents
- Parent Flu Letter for children sent home from school —English, Spanish
- Parent letter for influenza exposure—English, Spanish
Patient Resources
- Worried About the Flu? – Flu Patient Information
- Flu and You (CDC brochure)
- The Flu: A Guide for Parents (CDC)
- Pregnant? You need a flu shot! (CDC)
- Flu and Children – Important information for parents
- Spanish Language Patient Resources (CDC)