Novel H1N1 Influenza A: Information for Healthcare Providers

Guidance regarding 2009 H1N1 influenza A from the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) continues to evolve as new information becomes available. Below please find links to the latest DHMH guidance algorithms for evaluation of possible H1N1 (swine) flu cases as well as the CDC Web site, which is continuously being updated with new recommendations for treatment and management of special populations and situations.

General information about H1N1 flu and the vaccine is updated regularly on www.aahealth.org/a2z.asp?id=265 and on the Flu Information Line, 410-222-7343.

If you have any additional questions, call the Anne Arundel County Department of Health Epidemiology Program at 410-222-7256.

Please be aware of a fradulent e-mails claiming to be from the CDC, view sample.

• Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
  
  www.aahealth.org/a2z.asp?id=222


It is anticipated that regular seasonal influenza viruses will also be circulating during the 2009-2010 flu season. Promoting vaccination against seasonal influenza for all high-risk groups is still important to prevent influenza illness.

• 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine


• NOTICE: There has been a non-safety-related voluntary recall of certain lots of Sanofi-Pasteur H1N1 pediatric (for 6-35 month olds) thimerosal-free vaccine in pre-filled syringes. However, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health did not receive or administer any of the recalled vaccine at any of its H1N1 vaccine clinics. Non-Safety Related Vaccine Recall


• Frequently asked questions on use of influenza A(H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccines (2009 H1N1 vaccines): Practical considerations for immunization programs and providers



• Effectiveness of 2008--09 Trivalent Influenza Vaccine Against 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1)



• Vaccine Information Statements and Other Free Educational Materials



• Update on Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccines - October 9, 2009



• ACIP Recommendations for Use of Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine - MMWR, August 21, 2009

• This Web site contains updated information for Maryland health care providers including patient testing algorithms and infection control guidance.

www.dhmh.state.md.us/swineflu/providers.html

• This Web site has information regarding statewide influenza activity. Providers who wish to become a part of the national influenza-like illness (ILINet) sentinel surveillance network can learn more about the program here.

www.marylandfluwatch.org/

• This Web site contains information about patient management and treatment, infection control, laboratory testing as well as specific guidance for special populations and groups.

Maryland’s First Cases of Oseltamivir-resistant H1N1 Influenza

Antiviral recommendations

2009-2010 Influenza Season Triage Algorithm for Adults

2009-2010 Influenza Season Triage Algorithm for Children

H1N1 Flu Clinical and Public Health Guidance