Vaccination for Influenza - Consumer Health Information

Abstract

Seasonal influenza is responsible for millions of hospitalizations and thousands of deaths each year and is a major global health problem. It is important for everyone to receive the influenza vaccine, but it is especially important for young children, the elderly, and those who are immunocompromised. The sites discussed will help consumers understand the importance of the vaccine.

Keywords:

• Vaccination
• mass vaccination
• influenza

Additional information

Notes on contributors

Priscilla L. Stephenson

Priscilla L. Stephenson, MSLS, MSEd, ([email protected]) is Chief, Library Service, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and Clinics, 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612, USA.

Mary Virginia Taylor

Mary Virginia Taylor, MLS, ([email protected]) is retired from Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA 71101, USA.