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2020-2021 Seasonal Consent Form Please Print

Name: ______Lawson ID#______

Department: ______

Nurse___Nurse Tech___Sec/Clerk___Transporter___Phlebotomist___Xray Tech___Resp Tech___

OR Tech___PT___Non-clinical___Volunteer___Auxiliary___Advocates___MD____Other______

HISTORY: 1. Have you ever received an influenza in the past? YES NO

* If yes, did you have any problems? YES NO * If yes, what kind of problems? ______

2. Do you currently have a cold, flu symptoms or a temperature? YES NO

 If yes, what symptoms? ______

3. Have you ever had Guillian Barre Syndrome? YES NO

4. Do you have an ? YES NO

CONSENT FOR VACCINATION: I have been provided with the most current CDC Vaccination Information Sheet (VIS – 08/15/19) that explains the benefits and risks of receiving influenza vaccination. As with all medical treatment, there is no guarantee that I will not experience an adverse side effect from the vaccine, or a mild case of flu-like symptoms. I request that the vaccine be given to me.

SIGNATURE: ______MANUFACTURER: Pasteur

Lot#______Date: ______Exp. Date______Injection Site______Dose 0.5ml______

Provider Signature______

VACCINE INFORMATION STATEMENT

Many Vaccine Information Statements are available in Spanish and other languages. Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (Inactivated or See www.immunize.org/vis Hojas de información sobre vacunas están Recombinant): What you need to know disponibles en español y en muchos otros idiomas. Visite www.immunize.org/vis

Why get vaccinated? There are many flu , and they are always 1 changing. Each year a new flu vaccine is made to can prevent influenza (flu). protect against three or four viruses that are likely to cause in the upcoming . Even when Flu is a contagious disease that spreads around the the vaccine doesn’t exactly match these viruses, it every year, usually between October may still provide some protection. and May. Anyone can get the flu, but it is more dangerous for some people. and young Influenza vaccinedoes not cause flu. children, people 65 years of age and older, pregnant Influenza vaccine may be given at the same time as women, and people with certain health conditions or other . a weakened are at greatest risk of flu complications. Talk with your health care , bronchitis, sinus and ear 3 provider infections are examples of flu-related complications. If you have a medical condition, such as heart Tell your vaccine provider if the person getting the disease, or diabetes, flu can make it worse. vaccine: ‚‚Has had an allergic reaction after a previous Flu can cause and chills, sore throat, muscle of influenza vaccine, or has any severe, life- aches, fatigue, cough, headache, and runny or stuffy threatening . nose. Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, ‚‚Has ever had Guillain-Barré Syndrome (also though this is more common in children than adults. called GBS). Each year thousands of people in the United States In some cases, your health care provider may decide die from flu, and many more are hospitalized. Flu to postpone influenza vaccination to a future visit. vaccine prevents millions of illnesses and flu-related visits to the doctor each year. People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting 2 Influenza vaccine influenza vaccine. CDC recommends everyone 6 months of age and Your health care provider can give you more older get vaccinated every flu season. Children information. 6 months through 8 years of age may need 2 doses during a single flu season.Everyone else needs only 1 dose each flu season. It takes about 2 weeks for protection to develop after vaccination.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 4 Risks of a vaccine reaction The National Vaccine Injury 6 Compensation Program ‚‚Soreness, redness, and swelling where shot is given, fever, muscle aches, and headache can happen after The National Vaccine Injury Compensation influenza vaccine. Program (VICP) is a federal program that was ‚‚There may be a very small increased risk of created to compensate people who may have been Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) after inactivated injured by certain vaccines. Visit the VICP website influenza vaccine (the flu shot). at www.hrsa.gov/vaccinecompensation or call 1-800-338-2382 to learn about the program and Young children who get the flu shot along with about filing a claim. There is a time limit to file a (PCV13), and/or DTaP claim for compensation. vaccine at the same time might be slightly more likely to have a seizure caused by fever. Tell your health care provider if a child who is getting flu 7 How can I learn more? vaccine has ever had a seizure. ‚‚Ask your healthcare provider. People sometimes faint after medical procedures, ‚‚Call your local or state health department. including vaccination. Tell your provider if you feel ‚‚Contact the Centers for Disease Control and dizzy or have vision changes or ringing in the ears. Prevention (CDC): --Call 1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO) or As with any , there is a very remote chance --Visit CDC’s www.cdc.gov/flu of a vaccine causing a severe allergic reaction, other serious injury, or death.

What if there is a serious 5 problem? An allergic reaction could occur after the vaccinated person leaves the clinic. If you see signs of a severe allergic reaction (, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, or weakness), call 9-1-1 and get the person to the nearest hospital. For other signs that concern you, call your health care provider. Adverse reactions should be reported to the Reporting System (VAERS). Your health care provider will usually file this report, or you can do it yourself. Visit the VAERS website at www.vaers.hhs.gov or call 1-800-822-7967. VAERS is only for reporting reactions, and VAERS staff do not give medical advice.

Vaccine Information Statement (Interim) Inactivated Influenza

Vaccine Office use only 8/15/2019 | 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-26