Surveillance

· Overview of Influenza Surveillance in the United States (CDC)
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· Indiana’s Influenza Sentinel Program (ISDH)

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Diagnosis/Treatment

•     Lab Diagnosis
   

•      Questions and Answers: Testing (CDC)
   

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Use of Antivirals

· Antiviral Drugs and Influenza (CDC)

· Antiviral Drugs: Summary of Side Effects (CDC)

· Recommendations for Using Antiviral Agents for Influenza (CDC)

· Antiviral Agents for Influenza: Dosage (CDC)

· Antiviral Agents for Influenza: Indications for Use (CDC)

· Antiviral Agents for Influenza: Background Information for Clinicians (CDC) 

· Influenza Antiviral Medications: 2005-06 Chemoprophylaxis and Treatment Guidelines (CDC)

· CDC Alert on the Use of Amantadine and Rimantadine for the treatment of Influenza in the United States during the 2005-2006 flu season.

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Vaccination

People who should usually be vaccinated include adults over age 50 (universal vaccination of adults), especially adults over age 65 and/or adults with chronic medical problems, and children over six months of age with a serious long-term health problem, including heart disease, kidney disease, lung disease, asthma, diabetes, blood disorders or if they have a weakened immune system.

2007-08 INFLUENZA PREVENTION & CONTROL RECOMMENDATIONS (CDC)
Primary Changes and Updates in the 2007 Recommendations (CDC) 

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      • Persons for Whom Annual Vaccination is Recommended 
        •      Recommendations for Using TIV and LAIV During the 2007-08 Influeza Season

          • •     Dosage, Administration and Shortage

            •       Packing, Shipping, Handling and Storing Influenza Vaccine

            •      2007-08 Influenza Vaccine Dosage Chart

            •      Vaccination Resources for Health Care Professionals (CDC)
               

•    Prevention and Control of Influenza - Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)   

 

•     Influenza Vaccine Bulletins (CDC)
   

•     Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System

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Infection Control Measures

•     Interim Guidance for the Use of Masks to Control Influenza Transmission (CDC)

•     Guidelines and Recommendations for the Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections.

•     Preventing the spread of Influenza (Flu) in Child Care Settings: Guidance for Administrators, Care Providers and Other Staff (CDC) [PDF]

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Training/Educational Materials

For health professionals

• Flu education materials (CDC) 

•  Vaccine Information Statements (CDC)

• Treatment Tools and Resources (NACCHO)
   

•     Physician to Physician (NFID)
   

•     Influenza Vaccine Information Statement [PDF]
   

•     Henry the Hand: Champion Handwasher
   

•     Cover Your Cough (CDC)
   

•     Cover Your Cough (Minnesota Department of Health)
   

•     Notice to Patients to Report Flu Symptoms (CDC) [PDF]
   

•     Fact Sheets in Other Languages (CDC)
   

•     Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Healthcare Settings (CDC)

For parents

• Kids Need Flu Vaccine Too (NFID)
   

•     Stop the Spread of Germs: Schools, Childcare Providers and Parents

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Learn More

•     Influenza and Influenza Vaccine Information for Healthcare Personnel (CDC)
   

•     FluSource.com (Novartis)
   

•     CDC Clinical Information Service: 800.CDC.INFO (800.232.4636)