Statement on Seasonal Influenza Vaccine for 2013–2014

an advisory Committee statement (aCs) national advisory Committee on immunization (naCi) Statement on SeaSonal Influenza VaccIne for 2013-2014Please note: The provision of recommendations regarding immunization of swine workers as a means to protect swine herds is not within the scope of NACI.For animal health concerns, the reader should refer to appropriate animal health resources.Preamble the national advisory Committee on immunization (naCi) provides the public Health agency of Canada (hereafter referred to as the agency) with ongoing and timely medical, scientific and public health advice relating to immunization.the agency acknowledges that the advice and recommendations set out in this statement are based upon the best currently available scientific knowledge and is disseminating this document for information purposes.people administering the vaccine should also be aware of the contents of the relevant product monograph(s).naCi recommendations for use and other information set out herein may differ from that set out in the product monograph(s).manufacturer(s) have sought approval of the vaccine(s) and provided evidence as to its safety and efficacy only when it is used in accordance with the product monographs.naCi members and liaison members conduct themselves within the context of the public Health agency of Canada's policy on Conflict of interest, including yearly declaration of potential conflict of interest.IMPORTANT note regarding antiviral guidelines: antiviral recommendations are no longer under the purview of naCi.Guidance for the practitioner on the use of antiviral medication (www.ammi.ca/guidelines)has been developed by the association of medical microbiology and infectious disease Canada (ammi Canada).nacI members: dr.b.