The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released their influenza vaccination recommendations for the 2018-2019 Influenzas season.
A licensed, age-appropriate influenza vaccine (IIV, RIV4, or LAIV4) should be used. Providers should consult package information for age indications.
Household contacts and caregivers of persons with medical conditions that put them at high risk of severe complications from influenza.
Vaccination should be offered by end of October; however, vaccination should continue to be offered as long as influenza viruses are circulating, and unexpired vaccine is available.