H1N1 Flu Clinical and Public Health Guidance

For additional guidance, see Flu.gov.

Vaccination Guidance for State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Health Officials

• Information for Vaccine Planners Jul 24
• Template Letter for Healthcare Providers about the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) Oct 6

Epidemiology and Surveillance

• Interim Recommendations for Clinical Use of Influenza Diagnostic Tests During the 2009-10 Influenza Season Sep 29
• Interim Guidance for Influenza Surveillance: Prioritizing RT-PCR Testing in Laboratories Oct 9
• Interim Guidance for Reporting Influenza-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths Sept 8

Clinician Guidance

• Interim Recommendations for Clinical Use of Influenza Diagnostic Tests During the 2009-10 Influenza Season Sep 29
• Antiviral Recommendations Oct 16
• Intravenous Peramivir Oct 24
• Pediatric Supplement Recommendations Oct 16
• Updated Interim Recommendations for Obstetric Health Care Providers Related to Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza for the 2009-2010 Season Sep 22
• Interim Guidance for the Detection of Novel Influenza A Virus Using Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests Aug 10
• 10 Actions Steps for Medical Offices and Outpatient Facilities July 14
• 2009-2010 Influenza Season Triage Algorithm for Adults (>18 Years) With Influenza-Like Illness Oct 2
• 2009-2010 Influenza Season Triage Algorithm for Children (≤18 years) With Influenza-Like Illness Oct 16
• Identifying and Caring For Patients May 4
• Emergency Use Authorization (EUA): Medical Products May 7
• Clinical Data Collection Forms and Templates May 12
• Interim guidance for use of 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine during novel influenza A (H1N1) outbreak Jun 9
• 2009 H1N1 Flu and Seasonal Flu Information for Rheumatology Health Professionals Oct 15

Clinician Guidance for Specific Audiences

• Updated Interim Recommendations for Obstetric Health Care Providers Related to Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza for the 2009-2010 Season Sep 17
• Considerations Regarding Novel H1N1 Flu Virus in Obstetric Settings Jul 6
• Patients With Cardiovascular Disease May 2
• HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents Oct 21
• Pregnant Women Jun 30
• Infants and Young Children May 13
• Patients with Asthma Oct 2
• Patients with Arthritis Oct 15

Infection Control

• Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel Oct 14
• Q&A: CDC’s Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel Oct 14
• Interim Infection Control Guidance on 2009 H1N1 Influenza for Personnel at Blood and Plasma Collection Facilities Nov 12
• Q&A: Respiratory Protection For Preventing 2009 H1N1 Influenza Among Healthcare Personnel Oct 14
• Considerations Regarding Novel H1N1 Flu Virus in Obstetric Settings Jul 6
• Interim Guidance for Homeless and Emergency Shelters on the Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Jun 16
• Post-mortem Care and Safe Autopsy Procedures for Novel H1N1 Influenza May 28
• Interim Guidance for Correctional and Detention Facilities on Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus May 24
• Interim Biosafety Guidance for All Individuals handling Clinical Specimens or Isolates containing 2009-H1N1 Influenza A Virus (Novel H1N1), including Vaccine Strains Aug 15
• Infection Control in Outpatient Hemodialysis Centers May 8
• Questions and Answers about CDC’s Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel Oct 14

 

Laboratory Testing

• Interim Recommendations for Clinical Use of Influenza Diagnostic Tests During the 2009-10 Influenza Season Sep 29
• Interim Guidance for the Detection of Novel Influenza A Virus Using Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests Jul 29
• Specimen Collection, Processing, and Testing for Suspected Infection May 13
• Submission of Tissue Specimens for Pathologic Evaluation May 23
• Protocol for Antiviral Susceptibility Testing by Pyrosequencing
• Sequencing Primers and Protocol
• CDC Protocol of Realtime RTPCR for Swine Influenza A(H1N1)
• DSAT Guidance on CDC Import Permits for Swine-Originated Flu May 26

Guidance for Patients

• Patients With Cardiovascular Disease May 2
• Caring for a Sick Person in Your Home Aug 5
• Home Care Guidance: Physician Directions to Patient/Parent Aug 5

Guidance for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women

• What Should Pregnant Women Know About 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)? Oct 6
• Feeding your Baby: What Parents Should Know Jul 6
• Info for Pregnant Women in Education, Child Care, and Health Care May 3

Business and Employer Guidance

• CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers To Plan and Respond to the 2009–2010 Influenza Season Aug 19
• Planning for 2009 H1N1 Influenza: A Preparedness Guide for Small Business Sept 16

Emergency Personnel Guidance

• Managing Calls and Call Centers during a Large-Scale Influenza Outbreak: Implementation Tool Jul 30
• EMS and 9-1-1 Personnel:  Managing Confirmed or Suspected Infections May 11

Guidance for Community Settings

• CDC Recommendations for the Amount of Time Persons with Influenza-Like Illness Should be Away from Others Aug 5
• Public Gatherings September 23
• Facemask and Respirator Use Aug 5

Guidance for Child Care Programs, Schools, Colleges and Universities

• Interim CDC Guidance on Day and Residential Camps Jun 14
• Guidance on Helping Child Care & Early Childhood Programs Respond to Flu during 2009–2010 Flu Season Sep 4
• Guidance for State & Local Health Officials & School Administrators for 2009-2010 School Year Aug 7
• Guidance for Institutions of Higher Education for 2009-2010 Academic Year Aug 26

Travel & Travel Industry Guidance

• Guidance for Cruise Ships Aug 5
• Flight Crews Arriving from Affected Areas Aug 5