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Influenza Resources for Local Health Departments and Providers

Non-influenza resources

What's New:

• The new Flu.Oregon.Gov

• Influenza: Novel Influenza A "Swine-Origin" (H1N1) Guidelines
  Based on recent CDC guidance and epidemiologic data available to data, Novel Influenza A "swine-origin" H1N1 does not appear to be significantly different from seasonal influenza in extent and severity of the disease. Local Health Departments are no longer expected to perform in-depth investigations of individual cases. Collection of basic information as outlined in the case reporting form at the link below will provide information necessary for surveillance in the current setting. Novel Influenza A "Swine-Origin" (H1N1) Case Report Form (pdf)

• Fact sheets, Posters, and FAQs

Reporting and Guidelines

• New rule mandates reporting of influenza hospitalizations and deaths (9/1/09)

• Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines (MMWR Aug. 24, 2009)

• Influenza Outbreak Investigative Guidelines (doc)
  (9/28/09)

• Facility Outbreak Investigation Line List Template (xls)
  (9/28/09)

• Investigative Guideline: Influenza Hospitalizations and Deaths (pdf)
  (9/1/09)

• Case Report Form: Influenza Hospitalizations (pdf)
  (9/1/09)

• Case Report Form: Influenza Deaths (pdf)
  (9/09/09)

• Change in Reporting of Influenza Test Results (pdf)
  (7/10/09)

• Interim Guidance for Laboratory Testing and Use of Antiviral Medication for Treating H1N1 Influenza (pdf)
  (updated 10/21/09)

• Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
  (updated 8/17/09)

• Antiviral Shipment, Distribution and Use Guidelines for Counties and Tribes (pdf)
  (updated 10/12/09)