Influenza

This collection features AFP content deemed current by the AFP online medical editor on influenza and related issues, including influenza vaccination and avian influenza. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past 12 months is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.

Last Update: 11/15/2012

Overview Screening and Diagnosis Prevention Treatment Complications and Special Situations

Editorials and Letters Improving Practice Patient Education, Self-Care Other AFP Content Other Resources from AAFP

Overview

• Influenza [Clinical Evidence Handbook] (12/01/2003)

Screening and Diagnosis

• Diagnosing and Treating Patients with Suspected Influenza [Point-of-Care Guides] (11/01/2005)
• An Office-Based Approach to Influenza: Clinical Diagnosis and Laboratory Testing (01/01/2003)

Prevention

• ACIP Updates Guideline on Influenza Vaccination for 2012-2013 Season [Practice Guidelines] (10/01/2012)
• Influenza Vaccination of Health Care Personnel Working with Older Patients [Cochrane for Clinicians] (10/01/2010)
• Vaccines for Preventing Influenza in Older Patients [Cochrane for Clinicians] (02/01/2007)
• Vaccines for Preventing Influenza in Healthy Children [Cochrane for Clinicians] (10/01/2006)
• Recommendations Released on Influenza Vaccination of Health Care Professionals [Practice Guidelines] (08/15/2006)

Treatment

• Influenza [Clinical Evidence Handbook] (11/15/2012)
• Are Neuraminidase Inhibitors Effective for Preventing and Treating Influenza in Healthy Adults and Children? [Cochrane for Clinicians] (10/01/2012)
• Management of Influenza (11/01/2010)
• Neuraminidase Inhibitors for Influenza Treatment and Prevention in Healthy Adults [Cochrane for Clinicians] (08/01/2010)
• Influenza Management Guide 2009-2010 [Editorials] (12/01/2009)
• Basic Rules of Influenza: How to Combat the H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Virus [Editorials] (06/01/2009)
• What Is the Best Antiviral Agent for Influenza Infection? [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] (10/01/2004)

Complications and Special Situations

• Avian Influenza: Preparing for a Pandemic (09/01/2006)
• Influenza in the Nursing Home (01/01/2002)

Editorials and Letters

• Influenza Management Guide 2010-2011 [Editorials] (11/01/2010)
• Influenza Vaccine: Got It, Give It! [Editorials] (10/15/2008)
• Keeping Up to Date on Avian Influenza [Editorials] (09/01/2006)
• Influenza Vaccine for Adults 50 to 64 Years of Age [Editorials] (11/01/1999)
• Importance of Influenza Vaccination for Children [Letters to the Editor] (08/01/2007)

Improving Practice

• Telephone Triage of Patients with Influenza [Editorials] (06/01/2009)

From Family Practice Managment

AAFP's Journal of Practice Improvement

• Coding Flu Shots: Immunize Against Lost Revenue (10/01/2007)
• Preparing for an Influenza Pandemic: Vaccine Prioritization (01/01/2006)
• Vaccination codes for Hib and influenza (01/01/2006)
• Are Your Patients Getting the Preventive Services They Need? (01/01/1999)

Patient Education, Self-Care

• Influenza (11/01/2010)
• Flu Vaccinations (10/01/2004)
• Influenza Vaccine (01/15/2004)
• Flu and Colds (01/15/2004)

Other AFP Content

• ACIP Expands Flu Vaccine Recommendation; Report Shows Adult Vaccine Uptake Needed [Newsletter] (04/01/2010)
• Cochrane Coordinator Questions Evidence for Influenza Vaccination [Newsletter] (12/01/2006)
• HHS Releases Pandemic Influenza Plan [Newsletter] (12/01/2005)

Tips from Other Journals

• Oseltamivir Effective for Reducing Influenza Duration in Children (11/01/2010)
• Surgical Masks for Preventing Influenza in a Health Care Setting (01/15/2010)
• Neuraminidase Inhibitors Shorten Duration of Influenza in Children (10/01/2009)

Other Resources from AAFP

• Provider Resources for Vaccine Conversations with Parents