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Seasonal and H1N1 Flu

         

Stay Up-To-Date with the Most Current Information

• H1N1 Information for Health Center Program Grantees (HRSA)
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC) H1N1 Flu Page
• CDC Seasonal Flu Page
• CDC 24/7 Flu Hotline (for health care professionals): 800.CDC.INFO
• CDC on Twitter
• CDC Weekly Flu Surveillance Report
• Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) H1N1 Page
• MDCH Seasonal Flu Page
• H1N1 Question Hotline (for the general public): Call 2-1-1 or 800.552.1183
• Email the CDC with Clinical Questions: coca@cdc.gov

Flu News and Alerts   

• CDC Health Advisory: Pneumococcal Vaccination Recommended to Help Prevent Secondary Infections- 11/16/09
• Influenza Reporting Update- 11/2/09 - Michigan Disease Surveillance System reminder for health care providers and local health department staff. 
• MDCH Issues Letter to Health Officers and Medical Directors - 10/30/09 - This letter reminds all health officers and medical directors that they must follow the recommended 2009 H1N1 vaccination guidelines set forth by the ACIP for targeted priority groups.
• President Obama Declares H1N1 National Emergency- 10/26/09- President Barack Obama declared the H1N1 (swine) flu outbreak a national emergency, the Wall Street Journal reports. The declaration, which Mr. Obama signed Friday, authorizes the administration to waive or modify certain federal requirements involving Medicare, Medicaid and health-privacy rules to speed treatment. More
• FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Intravenous Antiviral Peramivir for 2009 H1N1 Influenza- 10/23/09- In response to a request from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the FDA has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the investigational antiviral drug Peramivir intravenous (IV) in certain adult and pediatric patients with confirmed or suspected H1N1 influenza. More
• Flu Activity in Michigan Upgraded to Widespread- 10/21/09- As broadcast on the Michigan Health Alert Network (MIHAN) today, flu activity in Michigan has been upgraded from “Regional” to “Widespread” – the highest of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s levels. More

How are Seasonal, Avian and Pandemic Influenza Different?

• Seasonal Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Seasonal influenza outbreaks occur every year.

• Avian Influenza is caused by avian influenza viruses, which occur naturally among birds.

• Pandemic Influenza is flu that causes a global outbreak of serious illness that spreads easily from person to person. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6 in response to the ongoing global spread of the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. A Phase 6 designation indicates that a global pandemic is underway.

Resources for Health Professionals

• Replay of NACHC's H1N1 Update Webinar-11/3/09 - Featuring speakers from the CDC, HRSA, and BPHC.
• FAQ for Clinicians Regarding 2009 Influenza A (H1N1)- 11/9/09- Issued by MDCH.
• Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine Provider Toolkit: Vaccination storage, handling, administration, safety and patient education information
• 2008-09 ACIP Recommendations: Recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
• Vaccination: Dosing & administration, supply, storage, VIS, effectiveness & safety
• Working with H1N1 Influenza Vaccine:  The single most effective way to prevent influenza disease is with influenza vaccine
• Decision Tree for 2009 H1N1 Vaccination for Healthcare Providers and Facilities: This CDC decision tool for providers and health care facilities is intended specifically for FQHCs and FQHC 'Look-Alikes' in addition to others.

• Emergency Use Authorization of Peramivir IV: Patient indications and recommendations for use of IV Peramivir
  
  • Health Care Provider Fact Sheet
  • Antiviral Treatment Option Recommendations
• Antiviral Drugs: Antiviral drugs, chemoprophylaxis
• Infection Control: Guidelines for various settings, respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette
• Clinical Description & Diagnosis: Role, procedures, diagnosis information for professional audiences
• Seasonal Influenza and Staph Infections: CDC’s Health Advisory, Questions & Answers
• MDCH Clinicians Flu Website: Clinical procedures, provider toolkits, guidance materials
  • Clinical Update: Novel H1N1 Status
  • Vaccine Provider Toolkit
  • Community Health Algorithm for Testing and Treating H1N1 Flu
  • Guidelines for Laboratories

• Flu Activity & Surveillance: Current & past flu activity
• Training: Webcasts and online courses
• References & Resources: MMWR, EID Journal
• MDCH Public Health Professionals Flu Website: Clinical guidelines, reporting, guidance documents
• NACHC H1N1 Flu Page for Health Centers: General, patient and clinical guidance
• H1N1 Flu:  A Guide for Community and Faith-Based Organizations: CDC

• Free Flu Materials: Materials for distribution, VISs, fact sheets, posters
• MDCH Multi-Lingual Flu Materials: Posters, PSAs, fact sheets, widgets, toolkits
• H1N1 Patient Information Pamphlet (English and Spanish)
• Flu Essentials: What You Need to Know: One-page patient education materials in 10 languages targeted at specific patient populations including those with asthma, diabetes, pregnant women and many more