Key Issues for Clinicians Concerning Antiviral Treatments for 2009 H1N1: Health Alert Network (HAN) Message
Although use of influenza antiviral drugs in the United States has increased during the 2009-2010 flu season, not all…
Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week ending October 31, 2009
All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are…
FDA Commissioner Addresses Nation’s Doctors on H1N1 Vaccine
FDA Commissioner thanks doctors for their efforts and provides information on the safety of H1N1…
Interim Guidance: Considerations Regarding 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Intrapartum and Postpartum Hospital Settings
This interim guidance has been updated to replace previously posted guidance entitled "Considerations Regarding Novel…
FDA Expands Approved Use of H1N1 Vaccines to Include Infants and Children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of the CSL Limited’s 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine to…
Disabilities and the Flu
Having a disability alone may not place someone at higher risk for complications from the H1N1 virus, but other factors…
WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation
As of 8 November 2009, worldwide more than 206 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported…
2009 H1N1 Flu
Situation Update. During the week of November 1-7, 2009, influenza activity remained high in the United States, with…
Information for Pregnant Women Working in Education, Child Care, and Health Care Settings Concerning 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus
All 2009 H1N1 guidance is interim and subject to review and revision as more is learned about this novel influenza…
WHO: Interim Planning Considerations for Mass Gatherings in the Context of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza (PDF – 163 KB)
Mass gatherings are highly visible events with the potential for serious public health and
political consequences if…
FTC Warns Internet Peddlers that Marketing Unproven H1N1 Flu Products May Be Illegal
The Federal Trade Commission last week sent 10 warning letters to Web site operators who made questionable claims that…
FDA Approves Additional Vaccine for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it has approved a fifth vaccine for protection against the 2009…
Immune System of Healthy Adults May Be Better Prepared Than Expected to Fight 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus
A new study shows that molecular similarities exist between the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus and other strains of seasonal…
Questions and Answers: 2009 H1N1 and Pneumococcal Disease in the News
Invasive pneumococcal disease is an infection caused by a type of bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae…
WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation
As of 15 November 2009, worldwide more than 206 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported…
Public Health Significance of Virus Mutation detected in Norway
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has informed WHO of a mutation detected in three H1N1 viruses. The viruses…
WHO: Safety of Pandemic Vaccines
To date, WHO has received vaccination information from 16 of around 40 countries conducting national H1N1 pandemic…
Updated Guidance for the Use of CSL 2009 H1N1 Monovalent Vaccine
Updated Guidance for the Use of CSL 2009 H1N1 Monovalent…
Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week ending November 14, 2009
Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week ending November 14,…
WHO: Clinical Management of Human Infection with Pandemic (H1N1) 2009: Revised Guidance
WHO: Clinical Management of Human Infection with Pandemic (H1N1) 2009: Revised…
Questions and Answers about CDC’s Guidance for Emergency Shelters during the 2009-2010 Flu Season
This new guidance considers the potential for people to be placed in close quarters in an emergency shelter, during a…
CDC Guidance for Emergency Shelters for the 2009-2010 Flu Season
This document provides interim guidance specific for U.S.-based emergency shelters used by displaced persons during a…