Seasonal (Non-Pandemic) Influenza

Websites

DHSS Influenza Website

CDC Influenza Website
See section entitled “Information
for Health Care Professionals.”

Patient and Provider Education Materials (CDC)

Epidemiology

Weekly Influenza Report (DHSS)

Surveillance & Flu Activity (CDC)

Sentinel Provider Surveillance Network (DHSS)

General Information on Influenza

Influenza (CFSPH)

Seasonal Flu: What You Should Know About . . . (Information for the Public) (CDC)

Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (Pink Book): Influenza (CDC)

Clinical Evaluation and Management

Clinical Description and Diagnosis (CDC)

Clinical Guidelines (HHS Plan)
See pages 23-26.

Laboratory Testing

DHSS Respiratory Virus Testing

Rapid Diagnostic Testing for Influenza: Information for Health Care Professionals (CDC)

Rapid Diagnostic Testing for Influenza: Information for Clinical Laboratory Directors (CDC)

Lab Diagnosis (CDC)

FDA Clears New CDC Test to Detect Human Influenza (IDSA)

Infection Control

Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities (CDC)

Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette in Healthcare Settings (CDC)

Overview of Influenza in Healthcare Settings (CDC)

Flyers: Patient Education Materials (CDC)

Prevention & Control Influenza in Healthcare Settings (CDC)

Influenza Vaccination of Health-Care Personnel (HICPAC/ACIP)

Vaccine

Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Resources for Health Professionals (CDC)

Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines (ACIP)

Flu Vaccine Effectiveness: Q&A for Health Professionals (CDC)

Influenza Vaccine Information for Travel Medicine Professionals (CDC)

Influenza Vaccination of Health-Care Personnel (HICPAC/ACIP)

Health Care Personnel Initiative to Improve Influenza Vaccination Toolkit (HHS)

Vaccine Information Statements: Influenza Vaccine (CDC)

Thimerosal in Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (CDC)

Influenza and Flu Vaccine Information (CIDRAP)

Antiviral Drugs

Updated Interim Recommendations for the Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza (CDC)

Q & A: Antiviral Drugs, 2009-2010 Flu Season (CDC)

Symmetrel (amantadine hydrochloride) (FDA)

Flumadine (rimantadine hydrochloride) (FDA)

Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate) (FDA)

Relenza (zanamivir) (FDA)

Public Health Response (See
also under Infection Control)

DHSS Communicable Disease Investigation Reference Manual: Influenza

DHSS Influenza Website

Guidelines for Large-Scale Influenza Vaccination Clinic Planning (CDC)