# Influenza vaccine

Influenza vaccine: historical OCEMS program scope, adult/pediatric limits, and current-authorization requirements.

Population: Adult & pediatric scope. Scope: Program-specific.
Status: published. Source-linked OCEMS summary.
Summary updated: 2026-09-16.
Source checked: 2026-09-16.
Source version: See linked source for document dates and scope restrictions..
Canonical page: https://www.ocmedic.com/guides/influenza-vaccine/
Official source: [PR-150.10 — Paramedic Administration of Intramuscular Influenza and/or COVID-19 Vaccine to the Public](https://www.ochealthinfo.com/sites/hca/files/import/data/files/118399.pdf)

Independent OC Medic summary. Does not replace the complete policy, current system notices, or clinical judgment.

## Scope & authority

- Historical/conditional scope: current program authorization has not been established by this reference.
- No current vaccine dose or schedule is asserted here.

## Source documents

- [PR-150.10 — Paramedic Administration of Intramuscular Influenza and/or COVID-19 Vaccine to the Public](https://www.ochealthinfo.com/sites/hca/files/import/data/files/118399.pdf)

## Adult / adolescent

- The linked 2020 procedure describes trained OCEMS-accredited paramedics administering IM influenza/COVID-19 vaccine under an approved public-health program during the COVID-19 Disaster Declaration.
- It is conditional program guidance, not evidence that this historical optional scope remains active today. Verify current OCEMS/public-health authorization and the specific product guidance before planning administration.

## Pediatric

- PR-150.10 described a public program for age 14 and older. It does not establish a current vaccine dose, schedule, or authorization for younger children.
- Use current program authorization and age/product-specific clinical guidance; do not derive a pediatric vaccine regimen from this historical document.

## Pediatric dosing availability

- The historical program document does not establish a current pediatric vaccine dose or active program authorization.
| Weight | OCEMS pediatric dose |
| --- | --- |
| Any weight | No general pediatric dose under the cited source; follow the applicable order / medical direction. |

## Use, monitoring & documentation

- The source describes training, consent/screening, aseptic IM technique, observation for reactions, and emergency readiness. Current product requirements govern formulation, eligibility, and dosage.
- Program documentation includes administration date, patient, site, product/manufacturer, lot number, consent, and vaccine-information material, plus appropriate adverse-event reporting.