Influenza

Clinical Resources

Materials for Providers

Alphabetical by Title

Standing Orders for Administering Influenza Vaccine to Children and Teens

Eligible healthcare professionals may vaccinate children and teens who meet any of the criteria on this form

Communicating the Benefits of Influenza Vaccination

Co-branded with AIM (Association of Immunization Managers), this one-page document presents science-based benefits of influenza (flu) vaccination and includes tips on communicating with patients.

Declination of Influenza Vaccination

Form for healthcare worker signature and date, lists important reasons for annual influenza vaccination and consequences of vaccine refusal

Guide for Determining the Number of Doses of Influenza Vaccine to Give to Children Age 6 Months Through 8 Years

This resource provides guides for determining the number of doses of influenza vaccine to give to children ages 6 months through 8 years

How To Administer Intramuscular and Intranasal Influenza Vaccines

This piece is for providers and shows how to administer intramuscular and intranasal influenza vaccines.

How to Administer Intranasal and Oral Vaccinations

This piece, for providers, shows how to administer intranasal and oral vaccinations.

Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2025-2026 Influenza Season

Information about influenza vaccine products available in the U.S. during 2025-2026

QR Code Links to Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) Translations: Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (Inactivated or Recombinant)

Scan QR codes to access 45 different translations of the Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (Inactivated or Recombinant) Vaccine Information Statement (VIS). Additional links are provided to VIS resources for healthcare professionals.

Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Injectable Influenza Vaccination

Form your patients fill out to help you evaluate if influenza vaccine can be given at that day’s visit, includes information sheet for healthcare professionals

Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Live Attenuated Intranasal Influenza Vaccination

Form your patients fill out to help you evaluate if  live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) can be given at that day’s visit, includes information sheet for healthcare professionals

Standing Orders for Administering Influenza Vaccine to Adults

Eligible healthcare professionals may vaccinate adults who meet any of the criteria on this form

Talking with Your Patient about Contraindications and Precautions to Influenza Vaccination

This handout is designed to be a companion to Not Sure If You Can Get an Influenza Vaccine? It provides key information to help the provider determine if an influenza vaccine can or should be provided to the patient.

Materials for Vaccine Recipients

Alphabetical by Title

Don’t take Chances with Your Family’s Health — Make Sure You All Get Vaccinated

Give this piece to patients/parents to inform them about influenza vaccine

Influenza: Questions and Answers

Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents

Not Sure If You Can Get an Influenza Vaccine?

Two-page illustrated handout for patients which addresses common misunderstandings people give for not getting vaccinated against influenza. There is a companion handout for healthcare professionals Talking with Your Patient about Contraindications and Precautions to Influenza Vaccination 

What If You Don’t Vaccinate Your Child?

One-page parent handout describing the consequences of not vaccinating your child

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CDC · FDA · State

ACIP Recommendations

Current Recommendations

Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2025–26 Influenza Season
MMWR August 28, 2025, 74(32);500–507

Vaccine Information Statements

Influenza (Inactivated or Recombinant) VIS
Updated: January 31, 2025
Influenza (Live Intranasal) VIS
Updated: January 31, 2025
QR Code Links to Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) Translations: Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (Inactivated or Recombinant) VIS
Updated: October 15, 2025

FDA Package Inserts & EUAs

Influenza: Audenz [Influenza A (H5N1) Monovalent Vaccine, Adjuvanted] Package Insert
Seqirus
Influenza: Arepanrix [Influenza A (H5N1) Monovalent Vaccine, Adjuvanted] Package Insert
ID Biomedical Corporation
Influenza: FluMist Trivalent Package Insert
MedImmune, Inc.
Influenza: Fluzone Trivalent Package Insert
Sanofi U.S.
Influenza: Fluzone High Dose Trivalent Package Insert
Sanofi U.S.
Influenza: Flucelvax Trivalent Package Insert
Seqirus
Influenza: Flublok Trivalent Package Insert
Protein Sciences Corporation
Influenza: Fluarix Trivalent Package Insert
GSK
Influenza: Fluad Trivalent Package Insert
Seqirus
Influenza: FluLaval Trivalent Package Insert
ID Biomedical Corporation
Influenza: Afluria Trivalent Package Insert
Seqirus

Healthcare Professional Organizations

Vaccine Recommendations

IDSA 2025 Guidelines on the Use of Vaccines for the Prevention of Seasonal COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV Infections in Immunocompromised Patients
To support evidence-based clinical & shared decision-making during the 2025-2026 respiratory tract infection season, IDSA developed rapid guidelines for the use of U.S-licensed vaccine against COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV in adult and pediatric patients who are immunocompromised.
11/18/2025. IDSA Practice Advisory
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) develops evidence-based immunization policy and recommendations to prevent infectious diseases across populations. Its recommendations include immunocompromised patients.
Influenza Vaccines for 2025–2026 in Adults Who Are Not Pregnant or Immunocompromised: Rapid Practice Points From the American College of Physicians
ACP developed these rapid practice points addressing the comparative effectiveness and harms of influenza vaccines in adults aged 18 years or older who are not pregnant or immunocompromised. These practice points do not address adults aged 18 years or older who are pregnant or immunocompromised.
11/18/2025. Annals of Internal Medicine; DOI:10.7326/ANNALS-25-04056
The American College of Physicians (ACP) develops evidence-based adult immunization and provides clinical guidance to help internists incorporate vaccines into routine care of adults.
ACOG Practice Advisory — Influenza in Pregnancy: Prevention and Treatment
This Practice Advisory provides an overview of guidance for the use of the annual influenza vaccine in prepregnant, pregnant, postpartum, and lactating individuals for the prevention of influenza infection and, particularly, the severe complications associated with it in pregnant people.
10/2025. ACOG Practice Advisory
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) develops and promotes clinical guidance for safe and effective vaccination of pregnant and reproductive-age patients.
AAP Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2025–2026: Policy Statement
This statement updates the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for the use of influenza vaccines and antiviral medications in the prevention and treatment of influenza in children during the 2025–2026 influenza season.
9/22/2025. Pediatrics (2025) 156 (6): e2025073620.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is a leading professional organization that develops evidence-based immunization policy and clinical guidance to protect the health of infants, children, and adolescents. AAP supports pediatric clinicians with education, tools, and advocacy to improve vaccination coverage and safety.
AAFP Fall 2025 Immunization Recommendations
The AAFP has released their fall immunization recommendations, reinforcing a commitment to the health of communities across the country. The AAFP urges all adults, children and families to stay up to date on recommended vaccines to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy.
9/8/2025. AAFP Recommendation Statement.
The AAFP is the largest national association of family physicians and supports evidence-based immunization practices for patients of all ages.

Travel

All travelers should be up to date on routine vaccines. Depending on the destination, itinerary, and duration of travel, additional vaccines may be recommended.

CDC Resources

Travelers’ health information for healthcare providers

Travelers’ health information for the public

Partner Resources

Governmental

CDC’s interactive database provides national, regional, state and selected local area estimates of current and past influenza vaccination coverage
CDC’s weekly influenza surveillance report, including reports on positive influenza tests, outpatient respiratory illness, hospitalizations, and mortality.

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Immunize.org’s Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll

Mandatory Influenza Vaccination for Healthcare Personnel

The best way to prevent the transmission of influenza to patients is to require the vaccination of healthcare personnel. The Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll recognizes the champions who have taken the lead in requiring influenza vaccination within their organization or institution.

Learn more about the program

View the honor roll

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