Egg-Free Influenza Observation

Seasonal influenza is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in the industrialized world. The United States alone averages more than 23,000 influenza-associated deaths annually (Cortes-Penfield, 2014). Everyone is given the option to receive the flu vaccination each year. The vaccine is offered in health care facilities, clinics, and pharmacies around

Although the family has requested that the doctor lie to the patient and tell him they are giving him a shot to “boost his immune system”, the doctor is held to a higher standard and is therefore responsible for any negative consequences

This memo outlines ways to address the recurring shortages of the influenza vaccine that occurred in the United States between 2000 and 2004. There were two important contributing factors to these vaccine shortages. First, there has been a significant reduction over the past few decades in the number of companies that choose to manufacture the flu vaccine. Second, the government has taken a laissez-faire approach to managing the distribution of the vaccine, even in times of shortage. In order to fully accomplish our overarching goal – to

Why do families refuse to receive the yearly flu shot when it is easy to access and keeps them healthy? Influenza, or the flu, is a critical illness that can lead up to hospitality or even death depending on the person's immune system (F). It is said that the first tracing of the flu was from the ancient Greek philosopher and physician Hippocrates (D). It is recommended by the CCD that anyone ages 6 months and older should receive the flu shot for protection against influenza (D). Despite opposition by anti-vaccine families, the flu vaccines should be mandatory because it helps prevent people from being sick, the shot does not allow people to give the flu to others as easily, and the flu vaccine is the fastest way to get rid of influenza.

Influenza results in excess of two hundred thousand hospitalizations in the United States (Tosh & Jacobson, 2010). Mortality rates for influenza related illness have risen. The purpose of this paper is to discuss mandated healthcare influenza vaccination in healthcare workers and will examine a Cochrane review summary, mandated healthcare influenza vaccination, and healthcare worker immunization practices in a Veterans Affairs Health Center.

In conclusion, healthcare workers should have to receive a mandatory influenza vaccine to ensure a safe environment for patients to be treated. The worker’s rights are not violated

Regarding the influenza fallout on the transplant patient in IMCU. I reached out to the folks in Ohio regarding the options that are available to the nursing staff for the transplant population. The option in Epic for the nurses to choose from includes “Documentation that the patient had transplanted organ in the past 3 months” Which the nurse for this actual patient choose, however, that option does not meet the CORE measure influenza guideline. I have discussed this issue in great detail and urgency with the staff in Ohio, (see below). Until we can get this rectify, my recommendation is for the nurses to ask the LIPs if they want their patient to receive the flu vaccine if they say no then document that the patient

As employees and health care works of well known organizations, we have an ethical and moral obligation to make decisions and choices that reflect the best interest of the health of our patients. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (2010), mandatory programs should be enforced for health professionals justifying the need for employees to receive the influenza vaccine. The Joint Commission believes that an estimated 80% or higher of influenza immunization rates are crucial for providing the necessary immunity needed to protect and reduce influenza infections or health-related illnesses (The American Academy of Pediatrics, 2010). Voluntary programs consist of having the vaccine readily available for employees for no cost, providing staff with education on influenza prevention, and having

Information presented should address health care workers issues concerning vaccine safety and effectiveness. Supporting statistical data should validate the decision. There should be widespread discussions about the reasons for the policy. Allowances should be made for those nurses who have a legitimate reason for not taking it. Legitimate reasons could include but not limited to medical and religious reasons. To prevent the possibility of causing Guillain-Barre syndrome only egg free vaccine should be used. Another option would be to establish that a worker is not allergic to egg before receiving the flu vaccine. Review of the policy for effectiveness in preventing the flu and the impact on health care workers should be carried after a specified time

At the end of the 12-month-old patient’s well-check appointment, my preceptor asked if the parents wanted their child to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Due to their older child’s previous reaction to the vaccine, the parents expressed no desire for their infant to receive it. My preceptor briefly discussed with them the benefits of receiving the vaccine. However, she also took the time to understand their perspective and displayed empathy by expressing how she understood how it could be a difficult decision for the parents to make based on their previous experience. Through legitimate and expert power from being the infant’s physician, the physician was able to have a respectful discussion with the parents with both expressing their viewpoints.

As a result, the burden placed on the health care system is significantly reduced. Therefore, people at a high risk of contracting influenza should seriously consider being vaccinated. Evidence suggests that educating high-risk people about the influenza vaccine is worthwhile. For example, during the influenza season of 2000-2001, 70% of adults 65 years of age and older received the flu shot. This suggests

The use of pharmacists to administer immunizations has evolved rapidly over the past 2 decades. In 1995, only nine states allowed pharmacists to immunize. With many states only allowing pharmacists to administer the influenza vaccine at first and initially has expanded in most states. Pharmacists can help improve immunization rates by assessing each patient for their immunization status, recommending and offering or referring for any immunizations that may be needed, in accordance with the NVAC (National Vaccine Advisory Committee) Adult Immunization Standards. Pharmacist clearly have the ability and pharmaceutical background of understanding medicine, and any side effects,

Influenza, as stated above, is a preventable spreadable infection. The goal of this education session was to expand the knowledge of long-term residents on vaccination against influenza. In a preliminary meeting, it was found that over 15 residents had refused this years’ influenza vaccination. The objectives of the teaching plan included: identifying signs and symptoms of influenza, discuss both positive and negative feels during the vaccine, identify exclusion criteria to receiving the vaccine, and demonstrate arm exercises to prevent soreness after vaccination (“Government”, 2014).

The most widely quoted date for the beginning of recorded history of avian influenza (initially known as fowl plague) was in 1878 when it was differentiated from other diseases that caused high mortality rates in birds. Fowl plague, however, also included Newcastle disease until as recently as the 1950s. Between 1959 and 1995, there were 15 recorded occasions of the emergence of HPAI viruses in poultry, but losses were minimal. Between 1996 and 2008 however, HPAI outbreaks in poultry have occurred at least 11 times and 4 of these outbreaks have involved millions of birds (Alexander and brown, 2009). In the 1990s, the world’s poultry population grew 76% in developing countries and 23% in developed countries, contributing to the increased prevalence

Background & Audience Relevance: Influenza is an infection that can affect anyone around the world. Am quite sure almost everyone, if not all of us, have been infected with influenza at some point in our lives.