Swine Flu

WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation

2009-09-08T09:19:00.000-07:00

WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation
Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:30:00 -0500

Tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia continue to experience geographically regional or widespread influenza activity (represented by countries such as India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia). Many countries in the region are reporting increasing or sustained high levels of respiratory disease, and a few (Thailand and Brunei Darussalam) have begun to report a declining trend in the level of respiratory diseases.

Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Child Care and Early Childhood

2009-09-08T09:17:00.000-07:00

Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Child Care and Early Childhood
Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:50:00 -0500

The purpose of “Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Child Care and Early Childhood Programs” is to provide information and communication resources to help center-based and home-based child care programs, Head Start programs, and other early childhood programs implement recommendations from CDC’s Guidance on Helping Child Care and Early Childhood Programs Respond to Influenza during the 2009-2010 Influenza Season.

CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Situation

2009-09-08T09:16:00.000-07:00

CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Situation
Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:30:00 -0500

Map: Weekly Influenza Activity Estimates Reported by State and Territorial Epidemiologists (Activity levels indicate geographic spread of both seasonal and 2009 influenza A [H1N1] viruses)

CDC Updates International H1N1 Situation

2009-09-08T09:15:00.000-07:00

CDC Updates International H1N1 Situation
Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:30:00 -0500

This situation report provides an update to the international situation as of August 28, 2009. As of August 23, the World Health Organization (WHO) regions have reported over 209,438 laboratory-confirmed cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza virus with at least 2,185 deaths.

WHO: Preparing for the Second Wave: Lessons from Current Outbreaks

2009-09-02T20:57:00.000-07:00

WHO: Preparing for the Second Wave: Lessons from Current Outbreaks
Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:30:00 -0500

Monitoring of outbreaks from different parts of the world provides sufficient information to make some tentative conclusions about how the influenza pandemic might evolve in the coming months.
WHO: Preparing for the Second Wave: Lessons from Current Outbreaks

Three Federal Agencies Join with Sesame Workshop to Launch National PSA Campaign Stressing Healthy Habits to Prevent H1N1 Flu Infection

2009-09-01T14:24:00.001-07:00

Three Federal Agencies Join with Sesame Workshop to Launch National PSA Campaign Stressing Healthy Habits to Prevent H1N1 Flu Infection
Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:00:00 -0500

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Education (ED) and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, have teamed up to launch a new, national public service advertising campaign designed to encourage American children and families to practice healthy habits and to take steps to prevent the spread of the 2009 H1N1 flu virus. The PSAs featured in this campaign can be viewed on www.flu.gov.

Remarks by the President on 2009-H1N1 National Preparedness and Response

2009-09-01T14:24:00.000-07:00

Remarks by the President on 2009-H1N1 National Preparedness and Response
Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:00:00 -0500

I don't want anybody to be alarmed, but I do want everybody to be prepared. We know that we usually get a second, larger wave of these flu viruses in the fall, and so response plans have been put in place across all levels of government. Our plans and decisions are based on the best scientific information available, and as the situation changes, we will continue to update the public.

Studies in Animals Suggest 2009 H1N1 Virus May Have Biological Advantage Over Seasonal Influenza Viruses

2009-09-01T10:34:00.000-07:00

Studies in Animals Suggest 2009 H1N1 Virus May Have Biological Advantage Over Seasonal Influenza Viruses
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:30:00 -0500

Preliminary findings in ferrets suggest that the novel 2009 H1N1 influenza virus may outcompete human seasonal influenza viruses, researchers say. Tests in animals showed that levels of the 2009 H1N1 virus rose more quickly than levels of the seasonal virus strains, and the new virus caused more severe disease.

Duncan, Sebelius Unveil Recommendations for Schools on How Learning Continues in Case of Flu Outbreak

2009-08-25T09:52:00.000-07:00

Duncan, Sebelius Unveil Recommendations for Schools on How Learning Continues in Case of Flu Outbreak
Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:30:00 -0500

Today, Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, District of Columbia Mayor Adrian Fenty and District of Columbia Chancellor of Public Schools Michelle Rhee joined with officials from Google, Apple, Microsoft, Scholastic Inc., Pearson, Curriki, and the International Association for Online Learning to announce new recommendations on the continuity of learning in the event of students absences or school closures due to seasonal or novel H1N1 flu.

CDC H1N1 Flu Website Situation Update, August 21

2009-08-21T16:54:00.000-07:00

Updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Updated Guidance for Businesses and Employers

CDC has released new guidance that recommends actions that non-healthcare employers should take now to decrease the spread of seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 flu in the workplace and to help maintain business continuity during the 2009–2010 flu season. The guidance includes additional strategies to use if flu conditions become more severe and some new recommendations regarding when a worker who is ill with influenza may return to work. This guidance is available on the CDC website and on Flu.gov.

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Updated Guidance for Institutions of Higher Education

CDC has released new guidance to help decrease the spread of flu among students, faculty, and staff of Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) and post-secondary educational institutions during the 2009-2010 academic year. The guidance expands upon earlier guidance for these settings by providing a menu of tools that IHE and health officials can choose from based on conditions in their area. It recommends actions to take now (during this academic year), suggests strategies to consider if flu severity is increasing compared with the spring/summer 2009 outbreak, and provides a checklist for making decisions. This guidance is available on the CDC website and on Flu.gov.

Learn more about the new Guidance and Toolkit >>

Key Flu Indicators

Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week of August 9-15, 2009, a review of these key indictors found that influenza activity had decreased slightly in the United States from the previous week. However, there were still higher levels of influenza activity than is normal for this time of year. Below is a summary of the most recent key indicators:

Visits to doctors for influenza-like illness (ILI) were highest in February during the 2008-09 flu season, but rose again in April 2009 after the new H1N1 virus emerged. Current visits to doctors for influenza-like illness are down from April, but are higher than what is expected in the summer.
Total influenza hospitalization rates for adults and children remain low and are well below the seasonal winter-time average of the last four years.
The proportion of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza (P&I) was low and within the bounds of what is expected in the summer.
Most state health officials are reporting local or sporadic influenza activity. Two states are reporting widespread influenza activity at this time. Any reports of widespread influenza activity in August are very unusual.
Almost all of the influenza viruses identified were the new 2009 H1N1 influenza A viruses. These 2009 H1N1 viruses remain similar to the viruses chosen for the 2009 H1N1 vaccine and remain susceptible to antiviral drugs (oseltamivir and zanamivir).

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U.S. Situation Update

Weekly Flu Activity Estimates

U.S. Patient Visits Reported for Influenza-like Illness (ILI)

U.S. Influenza-like Illness (ILI) Reported by Regions

**Total U.S. 2009 H1N1 Flu Hospitalizations and Deaths**
Posted August 21, 2009, 11:00 AM ET
Data reported to CDC by August 20, 2009, 10:00 AM ET
Reporting States and Territories*	Hospitalized Cases	Deaths
53	7,983	522
*Includes the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The number of hospitalized novel H1N1 cases and deaths presented in this table are an aggregate of reports received by CDC from U.S. states and territories and will be updated weekly each Friday at 11am. For state level information, refer to state health departments. CDC discontinued reporting of individual confirmed and probable cases of novel H1N1 infection on July 24, 2009. CDC will report the total number of hospitalizations and deaths weekly, and continue to use its traditional surveillance systems to track the progress of the novel H1N1 flu outbreak. For more information about CDC’s novel H1N1 influenza surveillance system, see Questions & Answers About CDC's Novel H1N1 Influenza Surveillance. International Human Cases of H1N1 Flu Infection See: World Health Organization.

For more information about the U.S. situation, see the CDC H1N1 Flu website.

International Situation Update

This situation report provides an update to the international situation as of August 21, 2009. As of August 13, the World Health Organization (WHO) regions have reported over 182,166 laboratory-confirmed cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza virus (2009 H1N1) with 1,799 deaths. The laboratory-confirmed cases represent an underestimation of total cases in the world as many countries now focus surveillance and laboratory testing only in persons with severe illness. The 2009 H1N1 influenza virus continues to be the dominant influenza virus in circulation in the world. Decreases in disease due to 2009 H1N1 continue to be reported from South America and parts of Australia. The United Kingdom is also reporting national decreases in disease due to 2009 H1N1. In contrast, disease associated with 2009 H1N1 influenza is continuing to increase in southern Africa and more Africa countries have reported their first cases. In addition, 2009 H1N1 continues to circulate in tropical countries.

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Recent Updates of Interest

Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending August 15, 2009
During week 32 (August 9-15, 2009), influenza activity remained stable in the United States; however, there were still higher levels of influenza-like illness than is normal for this time of year.
Audio and Transcript for August 21 CDC Press Briefing
CDC Joint Briefing with NIH & FDA on 2009 H1N1 Influenza
Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine Safety Monitoring: CDC Planning for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Health Officials
Vaccines to protect against the pandemic H1N1 2009 influenza virus are being developed. These influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccines (2009 H1N1 monovalent vaccines) and are anticipated to become available in the fall of 2009. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has made recommendations regarding who should receive the 2009 H1N1 monovalent vaccine when it becomes available, including priorities for use of initial doses of vaccine.
2009 H1N1 Flu: U.S. Situation Update
As of 11:00 AM ET on August 21, 2009, CDC is reporting 7,983 hospitalized cases and 522 deaths in 53 states and territories (including the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands).
2009 H1N1 Flu: International Situation Update
This situation report provides an update of the international situation as of August 21, 2009. World Health Organization (WHO) regions have reported 182,166 laboratory-confirmed cases of novel influenza A (H1N1) and 1,799 deaths.
Guidance for Responses to Influenza for Institutions of Higher Education during the 2009-2010 Academic Year
CDC is releasing new guidance to help decrease the spread of flu among students, faculty, and staff of institutions of higher education (IHE) and post-secondary educational institutions during the 2009-2010 academic year.
Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Institutions of Higher Education
The purpose of "Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Institutions of Higher Education" is to provide information and communication resources to help students, faculty, and staff implement recommendations from CDC's Guidance for Responses to Influenza for Institutions of Higher Education during the 2009-2010 Academic Year.
Technical Report on CDC Guidance for Responses to Influenza for Institutions of Higher Education during the 2009-2010 Academic Year
This Technical Report includes detailed explanations of the strategies presented in the CDC Guidance for Responses to Influenza for Institutions of Higher Education during the 2009-2010 Academic Year and suggestions on how to use them. The guidance is designed to decrease exposure to regular seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 flu while limiting the disruption of day-to-day activities and the vital academic activities that go on in Institutions of Higher Education (IHE). CDC will continue to monitor the situation and update the current guidance as more information is obtained on 2009 H1N1.
UPDATE: Novel H1N1 Flu: CDC Response
CDC is taking aggressive action to respond to the new 2009 H1N1 influenza virus and a possibly severe upcoming flu season. CDC's response goals are to reduce the spread and severity of illness, and to provide information to help health care providers, public health officials and the public address the challenges posed by this public health threat. While the timing, spread and severity of the upcoming U.S. flu season are uncertain, CDC anticipates that 2009 H1N1 influenza viruses and regular seasonal influenza may spread at the same time. It's possible that a lot more people will get sick this season than normally occurs during a regular flu season. There also may be more people hospitalized and more deaths this season than during a normal flu season.
Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to the 2009-2010 Influenza Season
CDC is releasing new guidance that recommends actions that non-healthcare employers should take now to decrease the spread of seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 flu in the workplace and to help maintain business continuity during the 2009-2010 flu season. The guidance includes additional strategies to use if flu conditions become more severe and some new recommendations regarding when a worker who is ill with influenza may return to work. The guidance in this document may change as additional information about the severity of the 2009-2010 influenza season and the impact of 2009 H1N1 influenza become known. Please check www.flu.gov periodically for updated guidance.
Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Businesses and Employers
The purpose of "Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Businesses and Employers" is to provide information and communication resources to help businesses and employers implement recommendations from CDC's Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to the 2009-2010 Influenza Season.

WHO Guidelines for Pharmacological Management of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza and other Influenza Viruses

2009-08-21T13:03:00.000-07:00

WHO Guidelines for Pharmacological Management of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza and other Influenza Viruses
Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:30:00 -0500

The purpose of this document is to provide a basis for advice to clinicians on the use of the currently available antivirals for patients presenting with illness due to influenza virus infection as well the potential use of the medicines for chemoprophylaxis.

CDC Updates International H1N1 Situation

2009-08-21T12:59:00.000-07:00

CDC Updates International H1N1 Situation
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:30:00 -0500

New H1N1 Guidance and Information for Colleges and Universities

2009-08-21T06:56:00.000-07:00

New H1N1 Guidance and Information for Colleges and Universities

CDC Guidance for Responses to Influenza for Institutions of Higher Education during the 2009-2010 Academic Year

CDC is releasing new guidance to help decrease the spread of flu among students, faculty, and staff of institutions of higher education (IHE) and post-secondary educational institutions during the 2009-2010 academic year.

Communication Toolkit for Institutions of Higher Education

The purpose of "Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Institutions of Higher Education" is to provide information and communication resources to help students, faculty, and staff implement recommendations from CDC's Guidance for Responses to Influenza for Institutions of Higher Education during the 2009-2010 Academic Year.

Technical Report on CDC Guidance for Responses to Influenza for Institutions of Higher Education during the 2009-2010 Academic Year

This Technical Report includes detailed explanations of the strategies presented in the CDC Guidance for Responses to Influenza for Institutions of Higher Education during the 2009-2010 Academic Year and suggestions on how to use them. The guidance is designed to decrease exposure to regular seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 flu while limiting the disruption of day-to-day activities and the vital academic activities that go on in Institutions of Higher Education (IHE). CDC will continue to monitor the situation and update the current guidance as more information is obtained on 2009 H1N1.

Updated Guidance for Businesses and Employers for the Fall Flu Season

2009-08-20T10:51:00.000-07:00

Updated Guidance for Businesses and Employers for the Fall Flu Season

Updated federal guidelines offer businesses and employers a range of options for responding to 2009 H1N1 influenza, depending on how severe the flu may be in their communities. The guidance says business planners should assess their business functions to determine the threshold of absenteeism that would be potentially disruptive and plan ahead to take increasing measures as absenteeism escalates toward those thresholds.

Federal Guidelines Encourage Employers to Plan Now for Upcoming Influenza Season

2009-08-19T13:28:00.000-07:00

Federal Guidelines Encourage Employers to Plan Now for Upcoming Influenza Season

Recommendations Range from Encouraging Hand Washing to Allowing Some Employees to Stay Home

Department of Commerce (DOC) Secretary Gary Locke, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced new guidance for businesses to plan for and respond to the upcoming flu season.

The guidance, released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is designed to help employers prepare now for the impact that seasonal and 2009 H1N1 influenza could have this fall and winter on their employee and operations.

Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to the 2009 - 2010 Influenza Season

2009-08-19T08:53:00.000-07:00

Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to the 2009 – 2010 Influenza Season

AUGUST 19, 2009

CDC is releasing new guidance that recommends actions that non-healthcare employers should take now to decrease the spread of seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 flu in the workplace and to help maintain business continuity during the 2009–2010 flu season.¹ The guidance includes additional strategies to use if flu conditions become more severe and some new recommendations regarding when a worker who is ill with influenza may return to work. The guidance in this document may change as additional information about the severity of the 2009-2010 influenza season and the impact of 2009 H1N1 influenza become known. Please check www.flu.gov periodically for updated guidance

NIAID Scientists View Past Flu Pandemics for Clues to Future Course of 2009 H1N1 Virus

2009-08-12T11:14:00.000-07:00

NIAID Scientists View Past Flu Pandemics for Clues to Future Course of 2009 H1N1 Virus
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:30:00 -0500

A commonly held belief that severe influenza pandemics are preceded by a milder wave of illness arose because some accounts of the devastating flu pandemic of 1918-19 suggested that it may have followed such a pattern. But two scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, say the existing data are insufficient to conclude decisively that the 1918-19 pandemic was presaged by a mild, so-called spring wave, or that the responsible virus had increased in lethality between the beginning and end of 1918.

Novel H1N1 Flu: CDC Response

2009-08-11T08:23:00.000-07:00

Novel H1N1 Flu: CDC Response
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:30:00 -0500

CDC continues to take aggressive action to respond to the outbreak. CDC’s response goals are to reduce the spread and severity of illness, and to provide information to help health care providers, public health officials and the public address the challenges posed by this new public health threat.

North American Leaders' Declaration on H1N1

2009-08-11T08:22:00.001-07:00

North American Leaders' Declaration on H1N1
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:30:00 -0500

Building on the strong record of our trilateral cooperation during the spring of this year, we will remain vigilant and pledge to continue our close collaboration in addressing the H1N1 pandemic. We agree to work together to ensure that we have effective strategies, grounded in the best available science.

North American Leaders' Declaration on H1N1

2009-08-10T13:20:00.000-07:00

North American Leaders’ Declaration on H1N1

Updated Federal Guidelines for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Schools Offer Many Options

2009-08-10T08:05:00.000-07:00

Updated Federal Guidelines for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Schools Offer Many Options
Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:30:00 -0500

The guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was announced today at a joint news conference by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, and CDC Director Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H.

CDC H1N1 Flu Website Situation Update, August 7, 2009

2009-08-07T15:00:00.000-07:00

Updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Updated Guidance for K-12 Schools for the Fall Flu Season

Updated federal guidelines offer state and local public health and school officials a range of options for responding to 2009 H1N1 influenza in schools, depending on how severe the flu may be in their communities. The guidance says officials should balance the risk of flu in their communities with the disruption that school dismissals will cause in education and the wider community.

Recommendations for the Amount of Time Persons with Flu-Like Illness Should be Away from Others

CDC recommends that people with influenza-like illness remain at home until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever (100° F [37.8°C]), or signs of a fever without the use of fever-reducing medications. This is a change from the previous recommendation that ill persons stay home for 7 days after illness onset or until 24 hours after the resolution of symptoms, whichever was longer. The new recommendation applies to camps, schools, businesses, mass gatherings, and other community settings where the majority of people are not at increased risk for influenza complications.

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U.S. Situation Update

Weekly Flu Activity Estimates

U.S. Patient Visits Reported for Influenza-like Illness (ILI)

U.S. Influenza-like Illness (ILI) Reported by Regions

**Total U.S. Novel H1N1 Flu Hospitalizations and Deaths**
Posted August 7, 2009, 11:00 AM ET
Data reported to CDC by August 6, 2009, 11:00 AM ET
Reporting States and Territories*	Hospitalized Cases	Deaths
50	6,506	436
*Includes the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The number of hospitalized novel H1N1 cases and deaths presented in this table are an aggregate of reports received by CDC from U.S. states and territories and will be updated weekly each Friday at 11am. For state level information, refer to state health departments. CDC discontinued reporting of individual confirmed and probable cases of novel H1N1 infection on July 24, 2009. CDC will report the total number of hospitalizations and deaths weekly, and continue to use its traditional surveillance systems to track the progress of the novel H1N1 flu outbreak. For more information about CDC’s novel H1N1 influenza surveillance system, see Questions & Answers About CDC's Novel H1N1 Influenza Surveillance. International Human Cases of H1N1 Flu Infection See: World Health Organization.

For more information about the U.S. situation, see the CDC H1N1 Flu Website.

International Situation Update

This situation report provides an update to the international situation as of August 4, 2009. World Health Organization (WHO) regions have reported 162,380 laboratory-confirmed cases of novel influenza A (H1N1) and 1,154 deaths. The laboratory-confirmed cases represent an underestimation of total cases in the world as many countries have shifted to strategies of clinical confirmation and prioritization of laboratory testing for only persons with severe illness and/or high risk conditions. The novel influenza A (H1N1) virus is the dominant influenza virus in circulation in the United States, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Argentina and Brazil. South Africa has had a notable increase in the proportion of influenza that is novel influenza A (H1N1), and now it represents the majority of influenza in the country. Many seasonal influenza viruses from these countries have not been subtyped. Of those that have been subtyped in Australia, South Africa, and Argentina, the most common seasonal influenza virus is influenza A (H3N2).

For more information about the U.S. situation, see the CDC H1N1 Flu International Situation Update Page.

Recent Updates of Interest

Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending August 1, 2009
During week 30 (July 26-August 1, 2009), influenza activity decreased in the United States, however, there were still higher levels of influenza-like illness than is normal for this time of year.
Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Schools (Grades K-12)
The purpose of "Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Schools" is to provide basic information and communication resources to help school administrators implement recommendations from CDC's Guidance for State and Local Public Health Officials and School Administrators for School (K-12) Responses to Influenza during the 2009-2010 School Year.
Technical Report for State and Local Public Health Officials and School Administrators on CDC Guidance for School (K-12) Responses to Influenza during the 2009-2010 School Year
This Technical Report includes detailed information on the reasons for the strategies presented in the CDC Guidance for School (K-12) Responses to Influenza During the 2009-2010 School Year and suggestions on how to use them. The guidance is designed to decrease exposure to regular seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 flu while limiting the disruption of day-to-day activities and the vital learning that goes on in schools. CDC will continue to monitor the situation and update the current guidance as more information is obtained on 2009 H1N1.
CDC Guidance for State and Local Public Health Officials and School Administrators for School (K-12) Responses to Influenza during the 2009-2010 School Year
This document provides guidance to help decrease the spread of flu among students and school staff during the 2009-2010 school year. This document expands upon earlier school guidance documents by providing a menu of tools that school and health officials can choose from based on conditions in their area. It recommends actions to take this school year and suggests strategies to use if CDC finds that the flu starts causing more severe disease. The guidance also provides a checklist for making decisions at the local level.
UPDATE: Novel H1N1 Flu and You
Revised to reflect CDC's new recommendations for the amount of time persons with influenza-like illness should be away from others. CDC recommends that people with influenza-like illness remain at home until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever (100 degrees F or 37.8 degrees C), or signs of a fever without the use of fever-reducing medications. This is a change from the previous recommendation that ill persons stay home for 7 days after illness onset or until 24 hours after the resolution of symptoms, whichever was longer.
CDC Recommendations for the Amount of Time Persons with Influenza-Like Illness Should be Away from Others
CDC recommends that people with influenza-like illness remain at home until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever (100 degrees F or 37.8 degrees C), or signs of a fever without the use of fever-reducing medications. This is a change from the previous recommendation that ill persons stay home for 7 days after illness onset or until 24 hours after the resolution of symptoms, whichever was longer. The new recommendation applies to camps, schools, businesses, mass gatherings, and other community settings where the majority of people are not at increased risk for influenza complications. This guidance does not apply to health care settings where the exclusion period should be continued for 7 days from symptom onset or until the resolution of symptoms, whichever is longer.
School Dismissal Monitoring System
CDC and the U.S. Department of Education, in collaboration with state and local health and education agencies and national non-governmental organizations, have implemented a school dismissal monitoring system for the 2009-2010 school year. This monitoring system generates real-time, national summary data daily on the number of school dismissals and the number of impacted students and teachers.
Planning and Preparing for Novel H1N1 Vaccination
Information for professionals on planning and preparing for H1N1 vaccination.

Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Schools (Grades K-12)

2009-08-07T06:49:00.000-07:00

Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Schools (Grades K-12)

The purpose of “Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Schools” is to provide basic information and communication resources to help school administrators implement recommendations from CDC’s Guidance for State and Local Public Health Officials and School Administrators for School (K-12) Responses to Influenza during the 2009-2010 School Year.

For more information on H1N1 situation, please visit www.Flu.gov

CDC Guidance for State and Local Public Health Officials and School Administrators for School (K-12) Responses to Influenza

2009-08-07T06:47:00.000-07:00

CDC Guidance for State and Local Public Health Officials and School Administrators for School (K-12) Responses to Influenza

This document provides guidance to help decrease the spread of flu among students and school staff during the 2009-2010 school year. This document expands upon earlier school guidance documents by providing a menu of tools that school and health officials can choose from based on conditions in their area. It recommends actions to take this school year and suggests strategies to use if CDC finds that the flu starts causing more severe disease. The guidance also provides a checklist for making decisions at the local level. Detailed information on the reasons for these strategies and suggestions on how to use them is included in the Technical Report. Based on the severity of 2009 H1N1 flu-related illness thus far, this guidance also recommends that students and staff with influenza-like illness remain home until 24 hours after resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications.

For more information on H1N1 situation, please visit www.Flu.gov

New H1N1 Guidance and Information for Schools

2009-08-07T06:43:00.000-07:00

Updated Guidance for Schools for the Fall Flu Season

The guidance reflects what we learned this spring and what we must plan for this fall.

CDC Recommendations for the Amount of Time Persons with Influenza-Like Illness Should be Away from Others

2009-08-06T14:26:00.000-07:00

CDC Recommendations for the Amount of Time Persons with Influenza-Like Illness Should be Away from Others
Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Readout of Today's H1N1 Summit Webcast

2009-08-05T06:29:00.001-07:00

Readout of Today's H1N1 Summit Webcast
Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan joined today with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases Dr. Anne Schuchat to discuss H1N1 preparedness and answer questions from the public.

CDC: School Dismissal Monitoring System

2009-08-04T09:10:00.000-07:00

CDC: School Dismissal Monitoring System
Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:00:00 -0500

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U. S. Department of Education have established a School Dismissal Monitoring System to report on novel influenza (H1N1)-related school or school district dismissal in the United States. Your assistance in reporting known school dismissals is very important.

WHO: Pandemic influenza in pregnant women

2009-07-31T12:31:00.000-07:00

WHO: Pandemic influenza in pregnant women
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:30:00 -0500

Research conducted in the USA and published 29 July in The Lancet has drawn attention to an increased risk of severe or fatal illness in pregnant women when infected with the H1N1 pandemic virus.

Novel H1N1 Flu: Facts and Figures

2009-07-31T12:29:00.000-07:00

Novel H1N1 Flu: Facts and Figures
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:30:00 -0500

When the novel H1N1 flu outbreak was first detected in mid-April 2009, CDC began working with states to collect, compile and analyze information regarding the novel H1N1 outbreak. On July 24, 2009 official reporting of individual cases of confirmed and probable novel H1N1 infection was discontinued. Below is a summary of information gathered during the first weeks of the outbreak.

CDC H1N1 Flu Website Situation Update, July 31, 2009

2009-07-31T11:44:00.000-07:00

Updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Vaccination Recommendations

With the new H1N1 virus continuing to cause illness, hospitalizations and deaths in the US during the normally flu-free summer months and some uncertainty and about what the upcoming flu season might bring, CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has taken an important step in preparations for a voluntary novel H1N1 vaccination effort to counter a possibly severe upcoming flu season. On July 29, ACIP met to consider who should receive novel H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available.

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U.S. Situation Update

Weekly Flu Activity Estimates

U.S. Patient Visits Reported for Influenza-like Illness (ILI)

U.S. Influenza-like Illness (ILI) Reported by Regions

**Total U.S. Novel H1N1 Flu Hospitalizations and Deaths**
Posted July 31, 2009, 11:00 AM ET
Data reported to CDC by July 30, 2009, 11:00 AM ET
Reporting States and Territories*	Hospitalized Cases	Deaths
47	5,514	353
*Includes the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The number of hospitalized novel H1N1 cases and deaths presented in this table are an aggregate of reports received by CDC from U.S. states and territories and will be updated weekly each Friday at 11am. For state level information, refer to state health departments. CDC discontinued reporting of individual confirmed and probable cases of novel H1N1 infection on July 24, 2009. CDC will report the total number of hospitalizations and deaths weekly, and continue to use its traditional surveillance systems to track the progress of the novel H1N1 flu outbreak. For more information about CDC’s novel H1N1 influenza surveillance system, see Questions & Answers About CDC's Novel H1N1 Influenza Surveillance. International Human Cases of H1N1 Flu Infection See: World Health Organization.

For more information about the U.S. situation, see the CDC H1N1 Flu website.

International Situation Update

This situation report provides an update of the international situation as of July 28, 2009. As of July 27, WHO regions have reported 134,503 laboratory-confirmed cases of novel influenza A (H1N1) and 816 deaths. The lab-confirmed cases represent an underestimation of total cases in the world as many countries have shifted to strategies of clinical confirmation and prioritization of laboratory testing for only persons with severe illness and/or high risk conditions. Currently, the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus is the dominant influenza virus in circulation in New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Argentina and Brazil. Influenza viruses currently being detected in England and Canada are almost exclusively novel Influenza A (H1N1). Following a seasonal influenza season that was dominated by influenza A (H3N2) virus circulation, South Africa is now detecting novel influenza A (H1N1) through its routine surveillance system. However, currently influenza A (H3N2) remains the dominant virus in circulation in South Africa. Many seasonal influenza viruses from these countries have not been subtyped. Of those that have been subtyped in Australia, South Africa, and Argentina, the majority are influenza A (H3N2) viruses.This situation report provides an update of the international situation as of July 28, 2009. As of July 27, WHO regions have reported 134,503 laboratory-confirmed cases of novel influenza A (H1N1) and 816 deaths. The lab-confirmed cases represent an underestimation of total cases in the world as many countries have shifted to strategies of clinical confirmation and prioritization of laboratory testing for only persons with severe illness and/or high risk conditions. Currently, the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus is the dominant influenza virus in circulation in New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Argentina and Brazil. Influenza viruses currently being detected in England and Canada are almost exclusively novel Influenza A (H1N1). Following a seasonal influenza season that was dominated by influenza A (H3N2) virus circulation, South Africa is now detecting novel influenza A (H1N1) through its routine surveillance system. However, currently influenza A (H3N2) remains the dominant virus in circulation in South Africa. Many seasonal influenza viruses from these countries have not been subtyped. Of those that have been subtyped in Australia, South Africa, and Argentina, the majority are influenza A (H3N2) viruses.

Managing Calls and Call Centers during a Large-Scale Influenza Outbreak: Implementation Tool

2009-07-30T14:09:00.000-07:00

Managing Calls and Call Centers during a Large-Scale Influenza Outbreak: Implementation Tool
Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0500

During a response to a large-scale influenza outbreak such as the current H1N1 outbreak, a community’s 9-1-1 and healthcare systems may experience a surge in calls or walk-in visits for care, advice, and information. In fact, call volumes or walk-in visits could reach the point of overwhelming the 9-1-1 and healthcare systems, rendering them unable to respond to other emergencies in an efficient and effective manner. In those instances, community planners should take steps to divert unnecessary calls away from the community 9-1-1 system and non-critically ill patients away from the healthcare system to reserve both for actual emergency situations. This implementation tool provides a step-by-step approach to achieving this objective by focusing on alternative call center resources.

FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Another Test for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus

2009-07-27T07:15:00.000-07:00

FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Another Test for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:00:00 -0500

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a another diagnostic test for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, whose spread has caused the virus to be characterized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The EUA for the Focus Diagnostics Influenza H1N1 (2009) Real-Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) diagnostic test is the third diagnostic test authorized under an EUA by the FDA since the public health emergency involving the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus was declared on April 26, 2009.

FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Another Test for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus

2009-07-27T05:54:00.000-07:00

FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Another Test for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus

FDA NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: July 24, 2009

Media Inquiries: Peper Long, 301-796-4671, mary.long@fda.hhs.gov
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA

FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Another Test for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus

The EUA for the Focus Diagnostics Influenza H1N1 (2009) Real-Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) diagnostic test is the third diagnostic test authorized under an EUA by the FDA since the public health emergency involving the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus was declared on April 26, 2009.

The EUA allows Focus Diagnostics to distribute the test to laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) to perform high complexity tests. This test is not typically utilized in a doctor’s office—it is a complex laboratory test performed in an environment that has the necessary equipment. These tests are intended for use in the detection of the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus in patients with symptoms of respiratory infection.

“This authorization will contribute to the nation’s capacity for accurate testing for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus,” said Daniel G. Schultz, M.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

The Focus Diagnostics test amplifies the viral genetic material obtained from swabs of the nose or throat, or from nasal discharges. A positive result indicates that the patient is infected with the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. However, the test does not indicate the stage of infection. A negative result does not preclude influenza virus infection.

The EUA authority allows the FDA, based on the evaluation of available data and other things, to authorize the use of unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products following a determination and declaration of emergency. The Focus Diagnostics test is an unapproved device whose use is authorized by the EUA. The authorization ends when the declaration of emergency is terminated or when the FDA revokes the authorization.

Emergency Use Authorization is part of Project BioShield, which became law in July 2004.

Focus Diagnostics is based in Cypress, Calif.

For more information:

FDA’s Guidance on Emergency Use Authorization of Medical Products: http://www.fda.gov/RegulatoryInformation/Guidances/ucm125127.htm.

States and Territories	Confirmed and Probable Cases	Deaths
States
Alabama	477 cases	0 deaths
Alaska	272 cases	0 deaths
Arizona	947 cases	15 deaths
Arkansas	131 cases	0 deaths
California	3161 cases	52 deaths
Colorado	171 cases	0 deaths
Connecticut	1713 cases	8 deaths
Delaware	381 cases	0 deaths
Florida	2915 cases	23 deaths
Georgia	222 cases	1 death
Hawaii	1424 cases	3 deaths
Idaho	166 cases	0 deaths
Illinois	3404 cases	17 deaths
Indiana	291 cases	1 death
Iowa	165 cases	0 deaths
Kansas	204 cases	0 deaths
Kentucky	143 cases	0 deaths
Louisiana	232 cases	0 deaths
Maine	145 cases	0 deaths
Maryland	766 cases	4 deaths
Massachusetts	1370 cases	5 deaths
Michigan	515 cases	9 deaths
Minnesota	670 cases	3 deaths
Mississippi	252 cases	0 deaths
Missouri	76 cases	1 death
Montana	94 cases	0 deaths
Nebraska	313 cases	1 death
Nevada	467 cases	0 deaths
New Hampshire	247 cases	0 deaths
New Jersey	1414 cases	15 deaths
New Mexico	232 cases	0 deaths
New York	2738 cases	63 deaths
North Carolina	483 cases	5 deaths
North Dakota	63 cases	0 deaths
Ohio	188 cases	1 death
Oklahoma	189 cases	1 death
Oregon	524 cases	5 deaths
Pennsylvania	1960 cases	8 deaths
Rhode Island	192 cases	2 deaths
South Carolina	244 cases	0 deaths
South Dakota	45 cases	0 deaths
Tennessee	283 cases	1 death
Texas	5151 cases	27 deaths
Utah	988 cases	16 deaths
Vermont	59 cases	0 deaths
Virginia	327 cases	2 deaths
Washington	658 cases	7 deaths
Washington, D.C.	45 cases	0 deaths
West Virginia	243 cases	0 deaths
Wisconsin	6222 cases	6 deaths
Wyoming	111 cases	0 deaths
Territories
American Samoa	8 cases	0 deaths
Guam	1 case	0 deaths
Puerto Rico	20 cases	0 deaths
Virgin Islands	49 cases	0 deaths
TOTAL (55)	43,771 cases	302 deaths

States and Territories*	Confirmed and Probable Cases	Deaths
States
Alabama	400 cases	0 deaths
Alaska	122 cases	0 deaths
Arizona	762 cases	11 deaths
Arkansas	42 cases	0 deaths
California	2461	31 deaths
Colorado	146 cases	0 deaths
Connecticut	1364 cases	6 deaths
Delaware	347 cases	0 deaths
Florida	1781 cases	7 death
Georgia	138 cases	0 deaths
Hawaii	722 cases	1 death
Idaho	115 cases	0 deaths
Illinois	3259 cases	14 deaths
Indiana	273 cases	0 deaths
Iowa	156 cases	0 deaths
Kansas	136 cases	0 deaths
Kentucky	130 cases	0 deaths
Louisiana	183 cases	0 deaths
Maine	107 cases	0 deaths
Maryland	686 cases	2 death
Massachusetts	1328 cases	4 deaths
Michigan	489 cases	8 deaths
Minnesota	634	3 death
Mississippi	188 cases	0 deaths
Missouri	68 cases	1 death
Montana	67 cases	0 deaths
Nebraska	215 cases	0 deaths
Nevada	327 cases	0 deaths
New Hampshire	237 cases	0 deaths
New Jersey	1289 cases	10 deaths
New Mexico	232 cases	0 deaths
New York	2582 cases	52 deaths
North Carolina	312 cases	2 deaths
North Dakota	58 cases	0 deaths
Ohio	147 cases	1 death
Oklahoma	150 cases	1 death
Oregon	403 cases	4
Pennsylvania	1794 cases	6 deaths
Rhode Island	177 cases	2 death
South Carolina	176 cases	0 deaths
South Dakota	34 cases	0 deaths
Tennessee	213 cases	0 deaths
Texas	4463 cases	21 deaths
Utah	953 cases	14 deaths
Vermont	50 cases	0 deaths
Virginia	306 cases	2 death
Washington	636 cases	4 deaths
Washington, D.C.	45 cases	0 deaths
West Virginia	179 cases	0 deaths
Wisconsin	6031 cases	4 death
Wyoming	99 cases	0 deaths
Territories
Guam	1 case	0 deaths
Puerto Rico	18 cases	0 deaths
Virgin Islands	15 case	0 deaths
TOTAL (54)*	37,246 cases	211 deaths
Includes the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This table will be updated each Friday at 11 AM ET. International Human Cases of H1N1 Flu Infection See: World Health Organization. NOTE:* Because of daily reporting deadlines, the state totals reported by CDC may not always be consistent with those reported by state health departments. If there is a discrepancy between these two counts, data from the state health departments should be used as the most accurate number. For more information about how these case counts are updated, see Questions & Answers About CDC's Online Reporting.

Country, territory and area	Cumulative total		Newly confirmed since the last reporting period
	Cases	Deaths	Cases	Deaths
Algeria	5	0	0	0
Antigua and Barbuda	2	0	0	0
Argentina	2485	60	898	34
Australia	5298	10	730	1
Austria	19	0	4	0
Bahamas	7	0	1	0
Bahrain	15	0	0	0
Bangladesh	18	0	6	0
Barbados	12	0	0	0
Belgium	54	0	5	0
Bermuda, UKOT	1	0	0	0
Bolivia	416	0	133	0
Bosnia and Hezegovina	1	0	0	0
Brazil	737	1	0	0
British Virgin Islands, UKOT	2	0	0	0
Brunei Darussalam	124	0	39	0
Bulgaria	10	0	0	0
Cambodia	7	0	0	0
Canada	7983	25	0	0
Cap Verde	3	0	0	0
Cayman Islands, UKOT	14	0	0	0
Chile	7376	14	0	0
China	2040	0	226	0
Colombia	118	2	17	0
Cook Island	1	0	1	0
Costa Rica	277	3	50	1
Cote d'Ivoire	2	0	0	0
Croatia	1	0	1	0
Cuba	85	0	12	0
Cyprus	109	0	39	0
Czech Republic	15	0	0	0
Denmark	66	0	3	0
Dominica	1	0	0	0
Dominican Republic	108	2	0	0
Ecuador	204	0	41	0
Egypt	78	0	11	0
El Salvador	319	0	66	0
Estonia	13	0	0	0
Ethiopia	3	0	0	0
Fiji	2	0	0	0
Finland	47	0	4	0
France	310	0	10	0
French Polynesia, FOC	4	0	2	0
Guadaloupe, FOC	2	0	2	0
Martinique, FOC	3	0	1	0
New Caledonia, FOC	12	0	6	0
Saint Martin, FOC	1	0	1	0
Germany	505	0	35	0
Greece	151	0	42	0
Guatemala	286	2	32	0
Guyana	2	0	2	0
Honduras	123	1	0	0
Hungary	11	0	0	0
Iceland	4	0	0	0
India	129	0	25	0
Indonesia	20	0	12	0
Iran, Islamic Republic	1	0	0	0
Iraq	12	0	1	0
Ireland	74	0	23	0
Israel	681	0	104	0
Italy	146	0	16	0
Jamaica	32	0	0	0
Japan	1790	0	344	0
Jordan	23	0	1	0
Kenya	15	0	3	0
Korea, Republic of	202	0	0	0
Kuwait	35	0	0	0
Laos	5	0	2	0
Latvia	1	0	0	0
Lebanon	49	0	2	0
Libya	1	0	1	0
Lithuania	3	0	0	0
Luxembourg	6	0	2	0
Macedonia	2	0	2	0
Malaysia	112	0	0	0
Malta	24	0	22	0
Mauritius	1	0	0	0
Mexico	10262	119	0	0
Montenegro	10	0	1	0
Morocco	17	0	0	0
Myanmar	1	0	0	0
Nepal	5	0	0	0
Netherlands	135	0	1	0
Netherlands, Aruba	5	0	0	0
Netherlands Antilles, Curaçao	8	0	0	0
Netherlands Antilles, Sint Maarten	7	0	0	0
New Zealand	1059	3	147	3
Nicaragua	321	0	13	0
Norway	41	0	0	0
Oman	4	0	1	0
Palau	1	0	0	0
Panama	417	0	0	0
Papua New Guinea	1	0	0	0
Paraguay	106	1	3	1
Peru	916	0	378	0
Philippines	1709	1	0	0
Poland	25	0	6	0
Portugal	42	0	15	0
Qatar	23	0	13	0
Romania	41	0	5	0
Russia	3	0	0	0
Saint Lucia	1	0	0	0
Samoa	1	0	0	0
Saudi Arabia	114	0	25	0
Serbia	15	0	0	0
Singapore	1055	0	177	0
Slovakia	18	0	0	0
Slovenia	14	0	9	0
South Africa	18	0	6	0
Spain	776	1	16	0
Sri Lanka	19	0	2	0
Suriname	11	0	0	0
Sweden	84	0	10	0
Switzerland	76	0	4	0
Syria	1	0	1	0
Thailand	2076	7	662	4
Trinidad and Tobago	65	0	12	0
Tunisia	5	0	2	0
Turkey	40	0	0	0
Uganda	1	0	0	0
Ukraine	1	0	0	0
United Arab Emirates	8	0	0	0
United Kingdom	7447	3	0	0
Guernsey, Crown Dependency	5	0	0	0
Isle of Man, Crown Dependency	1	0	0	0
Jersey, Crown Dependency	11	0	0	0
United States of America	33902	170	0	0
Puerto Rico	18	0	18	0
Virgin Islands	1	0	1	0
Uruguay	195	4	0	3
Vanuatu	2	0	0	0
Venezuela	206	0	2	0
Viet Nam	181	0	50	0
West Bank and Gaza Strip	60	0	30	0
Yemen	8	0	1	0
Grand Total	94512	429	4591	47

Swine Flu

WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation

Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Child Care and Early Childhood

CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Situation

CDC Updates International H1N1 Situation

WHO: Preparing for the Second Wave: Lessons from Current Outbreaks

Three Federal Agencies Join with Sesame Workshop to Launch National PSA Campaign Stressing Healthy Habits to Prevent H1N1 Flu Infection

Remarks by the President on 2009-H1N1 National Preparedness and Response

Studies in Animals Suggest 2009 H1N1 Virus May Have Biological Advantage Over Seasonal Influenza Viruses

Duncan, Sebelius Unveil Recommendations for Schools on How Learning Continues in Case of Flu Outbreak

CDC H1N1 Flu Website Situation Update, August 21

WHO Guidelines for Pharmacological Management of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza and other Influenza Viruses

CDC Updates International H1N1 Situation

New H1N1 Guidance and Information for Colleges and Universities

Updated Guidance for Businesses and Employers for the Fall Flu Season

Updated Guidance for Businesses and Employers for the Fall Flu Season

Federal Guidelines Encourage Employers to Plan Now for Upcoming Influenza Season

Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to the 2009 - 2010 Influenza Season

NIAID Scientists View Past Flu Pandemics for Clues to Future Course of 2009 H1N1 Virus

Novel H1N1 Flu: CDC Response

North American Leaders' Declaration on H1N1

North American Leaders' Declaration on H1N1

Updated Federal Guidelines for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Schools Offer Many Options

CDC H1N1 Flu Website Situation Update, August 7, 2009

Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Schools (Grades K-12)

CDC Guidance for State and Local Public Health Officials and School Administrators for School (K-12) Responses to Influenza

New H1N1 Guidance and Information for Schools

CDC Recommendations for the Amount of Time Persons with Influenza-Like Illness Should be Away from Others

Readout of Today's H1N1 Summit Webcast

CDC: School Dismissal Monitoring System

WHO: Pandemic influenza in pregnant women

Novel H1N1 Flu: Facts and Figures

CDC H1N1 Flu Website Situation Update, July 31, 2009

Managing Calls and Call Centers during a Large-Scale Influenza Outbreak: Implementation Tool

FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Another Test for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus

FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Another Test for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus

FDA NEWS RELEASE

FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Another Test for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus

CDC H1N1 Flu Website Situation Update, July 24, 2009

CDC: Interim Guidance for People who have Close Contact with Pigs in Non-commercial Settings

Questions & Answers: Novel H1N1 Influenza Vaccine (CDC)

FDA Approves Vaccine for 2009-2010 Seasonal Influenza

FDA Approves Vaccine for 2009-2010 Seasonal Influenza

CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Flu Situation: 55 states & territoires | 40,617 cases

CDC H1N1 Flu Website Situation Update

President Obama designates $1.825 billion emergency funds to combat H1N1 threat

National Survey Finds Six in Ten Americans Believe Serious Outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1) Likely in Fall/Winter

WHO: Changes in reporting requirements for pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus infection

CDC: Home Care Guidance Physician Directions to Patient/Parent

CDC: 10 Steps You Can Take: Actions for Novel H1N1 Influenza Planning and Response for Medical Offices and Outpatient Facilities

HHS Purchases Additional H1N1 Vaccine Ingredients

WHO recommendations on pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccines

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 2

CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Flu Situation: 54* states | 37,246 cases

CDC H1N1 Flu Website Situation Update

Obama Administration Calls on Nation to Begin Planning and Preparing for Fall Flu Season & the New H1N1 Virus

States Eligible to Receive $350 Million for H1N1, Seasonal Flu Preparedness Efforts

CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) Info Service Message: Three Reports of Oseltamivir Resistant Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Viruses

Summary

CDC Recommendations for State and Local Planning for a 2009 Novel H1N1 Influenza Program

Background

Viruses resistant to oseltamivir (Tamiflu) identified (WHO)

Viruses resistant to oseltamivir (Tamiflu) identified

Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and Feeding your Baby: What Parents Should Know (CDC)

Considerations Regarding Novel H1N1 Flu Virus in Obstetric Settings (CDC)

General Considerations

WHO Swine Flu Update

Laboratory-confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 as officially reported to WHO by States Parties to the International Health Regulations (2005)

Chinese Taipei has reported 61 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 with 0 deaths. Cases from Chinese Taipei are included in the cumulative totals provided in the table above.

Cumulative and new figures are subject to revision

Abbreviations

PAHO Recognizes Important US Contribution of Antivirals for Latin America and Caribbean (Jun 3)