CDC - Seasonal Influenza (Flu) - Q & A: CSL Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Safety in the United States

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CSL Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Safety in the United States

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1. What 2010-11 seasonal influenza (flu) vaccines will be available for children and adults in the United States?
2. What was the experience in 2010 in the Southern Hemisphere when using flu vaccines made by CSL Biotherapies?
3. Are CSL flu vaccines licensed for use in the United States?
4. What does CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommend regarding use of Afluria?
5. What are CDC and FDA doing about this situation?
6. What is a febrile seizure?
7. What kinds of things can cause febrile seizures?
8. Is there an increased risk for febrile seizures after children receive a flu vaccine?
9. How serious is a febrile seizure?
10.I'm a parent or care giver of a child under 9 years. How can I be certain that flu vaccines are safe?
11.Where can I get more information?

1. What 2010-11 seasonal influenza (flu) vaccines will be available for children and adults in the United States?
There are two types of seasonal influenza vaccines for children and adults: the trivalent inactivated vaccine (TIV) (the flu shot) and the live attenuated vaccine (nasal spray)

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