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Lessons Learned

See how others have helped to Teach Flu a Lesson

Others have successfully completed school-located influenza vaccination (SLIV) clinics. Read about how they did it and how you can improve your own SLIV Clinic. 

There are a variety of approaches to conducting an effective School-Located lnfluenza Vaccination (SLIV) clinic. The road map sections entitled “Public Coalition SLIV clinic” are meant to offer foundational information for all program types. The “Buy-and-Bill SLIV clinic” and the “Community Immunizers–Mediated SLIV clinic” models may supplement the baseline model depending upon the unique needs and capabilities of the community executing the program. These 3 approaches offer guidance regarding how to conduct a successful SLIV clinic, along with associated timelines that can be modified as needed.

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LESSONS LEARNED
Statewide Program Case Study
  • Learn how proper planning and logistics helped to Teach Flu a Lesson
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A School Program with Claims Billing Case Study
  • Increasing vaccination rates show how this pilot program was successful in helping to Teach Flu a Lesson
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Third-Party Community Immunizer Case Study
  • The Third-Party Community Immunizer case study may supplement the baseline model depending upon the unique needs and capabilities of the community executing the program.
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Head Start Case Study
  • Oakland Head Start helped Teach Flu a Lesson by collaborating with nurses and public health officials
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Large County Case Study
  • As of January 2010, Health Centers in Schools (HCS) helped Teach Flu a Lesson by immunizing over 15,000 eligible school-aged children in East Baton Rouge
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Nurse Case Study
  • Ector County helped Teach Flu a Lesson with vaccines supplied by Vaccines for Children (VFC)
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Important Safety and Eligibility Information

What is FluMist® (Influenza Vaccine Live, Intranasal)?

FluMist is a vaccine that is sprayed into the nose to help protect against influenza. It can be used in children, adolescents, and adults ages 2 through 49. FluMist may not prevent influenza in everyone who gets vaccinated.

Who should not get FluMist?

You should not get FluMist if you: are allergic to eggs, gentamicin, gelatin, or arginine; have ever had a life-threatening reaction to influenza vaccinations; or are 2 through 17 years old and take aspirin or medicines containing aspirin–children or adolescents should not be given aspirin for 4 weeks after getting FluMist unless your healthcare provider tells you otherwise.

Children under 2 years old should not get FluMist because there is a chance they may wheeze (have difficulty with breathing) after getting FluMist.

Who may not be able to get FluMist?

Tell your healthcare provider if you: are currently wheezing; have a history of wheezing if under 5 years old; have had Guillain-BarrĂ© syndrome; have a weakened immune system or live with someone who has a severely weakened immune system; have problems with your heart, kidneys, or lungs; have diabetes; are pregnant or nursing; or are taking Tamiflu®, Relenza®, amantadine, or rimantadine.

They will decide if FluMist is right for you.

What are the most common side effects of FluMist?

The most common side effects of FluMist are runny or stuffy nose; sore throat; and fever over 100 degrees F.

Please see the accompanying complete Product Information, including Patient Information.

For more information, please visit FluMist.com.