2009 H1N1 Updates, Guidelines and Recommendations from CDC
Below are links to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updates on 2009 H1N1, specific recommendations, and guidelines:
Update on Situation in US -- Current status of influenza in the United States and includes both seasonal and novel H1N1 influenza . The "flu season" began October 4, 2009.
FAQs -- Frequently asked questions related to 2009 H1N1. A quick reference.
Information for Specific Groups-- This CDC link gives information for specific populations or groups such as parents, schools, child care facilities, businesses, employers, travellers, clinicians, etc.
Vaccination Information -- This link is to the CDC recommendations on 2009l H1N1 vaccine production, distribution and prioritization of at risk populations to receive vaccine.
Antiviral Medications --This CDC link is a discussion of the antiviral medications/treatment for seasonal and 2009 H1N1 influenza.
Personal Health Care Information -- An excellent link on how to care for individuals sick with seasonal or 2009 H1N1 influenza.
Contamination and Cleaning -- The influenza virus can live 2-8 hours on a surface such as a desk, keyboard, telephone, door knob, this click here to learn more about surface contamination with influenza virus and proper cleaning and sanitation.
Information for travellers --2009l H1N1 is a pandemic influenza, a virus throughout the world. If you are travelling, to learn the status of 2009 H1N1 in the country(ries) you are travelling to, click this link.
Last Updated:5/18/2010 9:52 PM