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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:

     Guidelines for the 2010 camp season both day and residential camps -- CDC has updated their June 2009 recommendations for controlling the spread of influenza including H1N1

  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
 


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