What are the conditions that put individuals at higher risk for complications due to influenza?
Conditions include age such as those 65 years and older; individuals 50-64 years of age; children 6 months through 18 years of age; pulmonary diseases such as asthma and obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease; metabolic disorders such as diabetes; renal disease, hemoglobinopathies; immune suppression such as HIV infection; pregnancy; and any condition that compromises respiratory function or the increased risk of aspiration (4). 9. What types of influenza vaccine are available? Two types of influenza vaccine are available. The inactivated subunit vaccine (TIV) is a trivalent vaccine containing egg protein. TIV is administered by the intramuscular route. The live attenuated vaccine (LAIV) is also a trivalent vaccine which contains egg protein. LAIV is administered via the intranasal route. LAIV is indicated only for healthy persons 2 to 49 years of age who are not pregnant. It is also approved for health care personnel who have no medical or age contraindications and for
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