Influenza Vaccine Administration

Vaccine administration guidance for clinicians and healthcare providers.

On this page:
Vaccine protocols
Vaccine dosing and clinical tools
VISs
Screening forms

Vaccine protocols

Vaccine Protocols
Information and templates for writing a vaccine administration order, also called a protocol.

Vaccine dosing and clinical tools

• 2026-27 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Dosage Chart (PDF)
  Table of influenza vaccines available for 2026-27 including trade name, manufacturer, number of doses, dose-presentation, and vaccination route.
• American Academy of Pediatrics: Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2026–2027: Policy Statement
  Figure 1. Number of 2026–2027 seasonal influenza vaccine doses recommended for children based on age and prior vaccination history.
• How to Administer IM (Intramuscular) Injections (PDF)
  An illustrated guide to administering IM injections.

Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)

• Immunize.org: Influenza (Inactivated or Recombinant) Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)
  Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) on the seasonal influenza vaccine in English and other languages.
• Immunize.org: Influenza (Live Intranasal) Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)
  Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) on the live attenuated virus (nasal spray) influenza vaccine in English and other languages.

Screening forms

• Immunize.org: Clinical Resources: Screening Checklists
  Screening handouts including influenza screening checklists in multiple languages.