Rapid Response

Highlights of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ Prevention and Control of Influenza for 2007–2008

Authors: Keith M. Ramsey, MD

Abstract

Seasonal epidemics of influenza and influenza-like illnesses continue to have a major impact upon the population of the United States, resulting in approximately 36,000 deaths and over 200,000 hospitalizations each year during recent decades.1,2 The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)3 published its recommendations for the upcoming 2007–2008 influenza season in the July 13th issue of the Centers for Disease Control's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). This yearly publication provides a review of the influenza disease patterns for the prior year, recommendations on immunization practices and treatment for the upcoming influenza season, and new and updated treatment recommendations.

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