Influenza Newsletters
FluBytes and Michigan Flu Focus are regularly published newsletters provided to flu partners of the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH).

• MI Flu Focus - May 15, 2008
• MI Flu Focus - May 1, 2008
• MI Flu Focus - April 17, 2008

• FluBytes - May 16, 2008
• FluBytes - May 2, 2008
• FluBytes - April 18, 2008

2007/08 Dosing Recommendations

• MDCH – Flu Vaccine Dosing Chart 2007/08
• MCDH – Doses for Children 6 mos. – 8-yrs old
• MDCH – When children need two doses!

Influenza Resources
The following resources have been carefully reviewed to ensure timely and accurate information.

• The MDCH has provided a Quick Look at Using Refrigerated FluMist™
• CDC Vaccine Management Book - November, 2007
• CDC Urges Providers to get Vaccinated - November, 2007
• US GAO Report on Flu Vaccine Production, Distribution - October, 2007
• Preventive Care: A National Profile on Use, Disparities, and Health Benefits
• The Flu - A Parents Guide
• MDCH VFC 2007-08 Guidelines
• CDC Recommends Nasal Spray Vaccine for Children Age 2-5
• Do you have employees who are deciding against the vaccine? Click here for a Declination of Vaccine document that you can use in your practice.
• Click here for information on the influenza vaccine on young children with asthma.
• Racial/Ethnic Differences in Influenza Vaccination in the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System