The translations for some VISs on our website are from previously published English-language versions that have since been updated. Unfortunately, IAC is not always able to obtain translations as updates are issued. Please ensure that your patients receive information consistent with the current English-language version of the following VISs. Please ensure that your patients receive information consistent with the current English-language version of the following VIS.

Influenza - Live intranasal VIS [9/04/03]

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English-language [6/30/06]

This translation does not contain the following CDC updates:

• CDC added recommending vaccination of children aged 24-59 months and their contacts.
• Section 1: Influenza is now described as "very contagious," and fatigue is listed as a complication of the disease.
• Section 3: The bullet about neuromuscular disorders has been changed.
• Section 5: The first paragraph has some changes. The last sentence (about simultaneous administration) is simpler.
• Section 7: The VAERS website changed to www.vaers.hhs.gov
• Section 8: CDC added live influenza vaccine to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

Thanks to the Minnesota Department of Health for their translations.

This page was updated on April 23, 2008