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\n Content on this page was developed during the 2009-2010 H1N1 pandemic and has not been updated.
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- The H1N1 virus that caused that pandemic is now a regular human flu virus and continues to circulate seasonally worldwide. \n
- The English language content on this website is being archived for historic and reference purposes only. \n
- For current, updated information on seasonal flu, including information about H1N1, see the CDC Seasonal Flu website. \n
H1N1 Flu Clinical and Public Health Guidance
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- Vaccination Guidance for State, Local, Tribal & Territorial Health Officials \n
- Epidemiology and Surveillance \n
- Clinician Guidance \n
- Clinician Guidance for Specific Audiences \n
- Infection Control \n
- Laboratory Testing \n
- Guidance for Patients \n
- Guidance for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women \n
- Business and Employer Guidance \n
- Emergency Personnel Guidance \n
- Guidance for Community Settings \n
- Guidance for Schools, Colleges and Universities \n
- Travel and Travel Industry Guidance \n
Vaccination Guidance for State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Health Officials
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- Information for Vaccine Planners Nov 20 \n
- Template Letter for Healthcare Providers about the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) Oct 12 \n
Epidemiology and Surveillance
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- Interim Recommendations for Clinical Use of Influenza Diagnostic Tests During the 2009-10 Influenza Season Sep 29 \n
- Interim Guidance for Influenza Surveillance: Prioritizing RT-PCR Testing in Laboratories Oct 9 \n
- Interim Guidance for Reporting Influenza-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths Sep 8 \n
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Clinician Guidance
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- Interim Recommendations for Clinical Use of Influenza Diagnostic Tests During the 2009-10 Influenza Season Sep 29 \n
- Antiviral Recommendations Dec 7 \n
- Intravenous Peramivir Oct 26 \n
- Pediatric Supplement Recommendations Dec 2 \n
- Updated Interim Recommendations for Obstetric Health Care Providers Related to Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza for the 2009-2010 Season Oct 23 \n
- Interim Guidance for the Detection of Novel Influenza A Virus Using Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests Aug 10 \n
- 10 Actions Steps for Medical Offices and Outpatient Facilities Jul 14 \n
- 2009-2010 Influenza Season Triage Algorithm for Adults (>18 Years) With Influenza-Like Illness Oct 27 \n
- 2009-2010 Influenza Season Triage Algorithm for Children (?18 years) With Influenza-Like Illness Oct 16 \n
- Identifying and Caring For Patients May 4 \n
- Emergency Use Authorization (EUA): Medical Products Dec 4 \n
- Clinical Data Collection Forms and Templates May 12 \n
- Interim guidance for use of 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine during novel influenza A (H1N1) outbreak Oct 26 \n
- 2009 H1N1 Flu and Seasonal Flu Information for Rheumatology Health Professionals Oct 15 \n
Clinician Guidance for Specific Audiences
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- Abbreviated Pandemic Influenza Plan Template for Primary Care Provider Offices: Guidance from Stakeholders Feb 9 \n
- Updated Interim Recommendations for Obstetric Health Care Providers Related to Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza for the 2009-2010 Season Oct 23 \n
- Considerations Regarding Novel H1N1 Flu Virus in Obstetric Settings Nov 10 \n
- Patients With Cardiovascular Disease Nov 12 \n
- HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents Oct 21 \n
- Pregnant Women Nov 6 \n
- Infants and Young Children Dec 9 \n
- Patients with Asthma Oct 2 \n
- Patients with Arthritis Oct 15 \n
Infection Control
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- Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel Oct 14 \n
- Questions and Answers about Updating Guidance on Infection Control Measures for Influenza in Healthcare Settings May 3 \n
- Interim Infection Control Guidance on 2009 H1N1 Influenza for Personnel at Blood and Plasma Collection Facilities Nov 12 \n
- Q&A: Respiratory Protection For Preventing 2009 H1N1 Influenza Among Healthcare Personnel Dec 9 \n
- Considerations Regarding Novel H1N1 Flu Virus in Obstetric Settings Nov 10 \n \n
- CDC Guidance for Emergency Shelters for the 2009-2010 Flu Season Nov 24 \n
- Post-mortem Care and Safe Autopsy Procedures for Novel H1N1 Influenza May 28 \n
- Interim Guidance for Correctional and Detention Facilities on Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus May 24 \n
- Interim Biosafety Guidance for All Individuals handling Clinical Specimens or Isolates containing 2009-H1N1 Influenza A Virus (Novel H1N1), including Vaccine Strains Aug 15 \n
- Infection Control in Outpatient Hemodialysis Centers May 8 \n
Laboratory Testing
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- Interim Recommendations for Clinical Use of Influenza Diagnostic Tests During the 2009-10 Influenza Season Sep 29 \n
- Interim Guidance for the Detection of Novel Influenza A Virus Using Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests Aug 10 \n
- Specimen Collection, Processing, and Testing for Suspected Infection May 13 \n
- Submission of Tissue Specimens for Pathologic Evaluation May 23 \n
- Protocol for Antiviral Susceptibility Testing by Pyrosequencing May 13 \n
- Sequencing Primers and Protocol May 12 \n
- CDC Protocol of Realtime RTPCR for Swine Influenza A(H1N1) \n
- DSAT Guidance on CDC Import Permits for Swine-Originated Flu May 26 \n
Guidance for Patients
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- Patients With Cardiovascular Disease Nov 12 \n
- Caring for a Sick Person in Your Home Dec 5 \n
- Home Care Guidance: Physician Directions to Patient/Parent Sep 24 \n \n
Guidance for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
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- What Should Pregnant Women Know About 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)? Oct 19 \n
- Feeding your Baby: What Parents Should Know Oct 23 \n
- Info for Pregnant Women in Education, Child Care, and Health Care Nov 9 \n
Business and Employer Guidance
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- CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers To Plan and Respond to the 2009\u20132010 Influenza Season Oct 21 \n
- Planning for 2009 H1N1 Influenza: A Preparedness Guide for Small Business Sep 16 \n
Emergency Personnel Guidance
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- Managing Calls and Call Centers during a Large-Scale Influenza Outbreak: Implementation Tool Jul 30 \n
- EMS and 9-1-1 Personnel: Managing Confirmed or Suspected Infections Aug 5 \n
Guidance for Community Settings
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- Guidance from Pediatric Stakeholders: A Coordinated Approach to Communicating Pediatric-related Information on Pandemic Influenza at the Community Level Jan. 29, 2010 \n
- CDC Recommendations for the Amount of Time Persons with Influenza-Like Illness Should be Away from Others Oct 23 \n
- Public Gatherings Sep 23 \n
- Facemask and Respirator Use Sep 24 \n
Guidance for Child Care Programs, Schools, Colleges and Universities
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- Interim CDC Guidance on Day and Residential Camps Jun 14 \n
- Guidance on Helping Child Care & Early Childhood Programs Respond to Flu during 2009\u20132010 Flu Season Nov 3 \n
- Guidance for State & Local Health Officials & School Administrators for 2009-2010 School Year Oct 21 \n
- Guidance for Institutions of Higher Education for 2009-2010 Academic Year Oct 21 \n
Travel & Travel Industry Guidance
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- Guidance for Cruise Ships Aug 5 \n
- Flight Crews Arriving from Affected Areas Nov 30 \n