Here are resources for S/RPCAs and health centers relating to H1N1 Flu. This page will be updated continually as information develops. You can also visit flu.gov, CDC.gov or HHS.gov for current information.
Latest Updates
- The Health Center Program: H1N1 Information for Health Center Program Grantees / Novel H1N1 FAQs - http://bphc.hrsa.gov/h1n1/
- Determination of Coverage for H1N1-Related Activities Not Addressed by the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (“PREP Act”) - http://bphc.hrsa.gov/h1n1/determinationCoverageH1n1.htm
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CMS letter to State Health Officials regarding H1N1 related services for Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/smdl/downloads/SHO092409.pdf
- Testimony by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius before the US House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce -- "Preparing for the 2009-2010 Influenza Season" (9/15/09): http://www.hhs.gov/asl/testify/2009/09/t20090915a.html
- Statement by Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH, regarding early results from clinical trials of 2009 H1N1 Influenza vaccines in healthy adults (9/11/09): http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2009pres/09/20090911a.html
- CDC H1N1 Flu situation update: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/update.htm
- HRSA guidance on preparedness for the second phase of the Novel H1N1 Influenza pandemic: http://www.hrsa.gov/h1n1/
- CDC H1N1 Influenza Update: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ (Spanish: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/espanol/)
This page provides resources for healthcare providers, including checklists, planning guides and guidelines.
Newsletters and Press Releases
- WHO Press Release. (6/11/09)
- NACHC press release related to the outbreak, which includes links to additional information. (4/27/09, updated 4/29/09)
- NACHC email related to the outbreak. (4/28/09)
Documents
Links
- One-stop access to U.S. Government H1N1, avian and pandemic flu information: http://www.flu.gov
- World Health Organization: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html
This link provides situation updates, press releases and related information.
- Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO): http://www.astho.org/templates/display_pub.php?pub_id=3797&admin=1
This is a link to state H1N1 information including advisories, guidance and updates.
- Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO):
Basic H1N1 overview for general public: Hmong, Vietnamese, Chinese English
FAQ for parents on H1N1: Chinese (traditional and simplified), Korean, Bengali, Urdu
FAQ on H1N1 for general public: Tagalog, Punjabi, Tamil, Korean, Vietnamese
CDC health advisory: Amharic, Burmese, Kirundi, Pashto, Hmong
- Fit Testing Resources: The Yale New Haven Center for Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response assists community health centers across the nation in disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery services. For detailed course descriptions, click here. For further information regarding these and additional emergency preparedness services, visit our website at www.yalenewhavenhealth.org/emergency/. Please contact us with questions at (203) 688-3224 or center@ynhh.org.
H1N1 Guidance (General)
- H1N1 Influenza vaccine Q&A:
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/public/vaccination_qa_pub.htm
- Revised recommendations on the use of influenza antiviral drugs: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/antiviral.htm
- 10 things health centers can do to prepare for a return of H1N1: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/10steps.htm
- CDC recommendations for state and local planning for a 2009 Novel H1N1 Influenza program: http://sharing.govdelivery.com/bulletins/GD/USHHS-7ED23
- Considerations regarding Novel H1N1 Flu Virus in obstetric settings: http://sharing.govdelivery.com/bulletins/GD/USHHS-7E7D2
- CDC guidance for clinicians and public health: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/
This page provides interim guidances for clinicians, public health professionals and laboratory workers.
H1N1 Guidance (Patients)
- Patients with cardiovascular disease: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/heart.htm
This information is important for people with heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular disease.
- Caring for a sick person in your home: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance_homecare.htm
This document presents information that can help provide a safer care at home for sick persons who may have H1N1. It contains information on how the flu spreads, medications to take, good hygiene etiquette, placement of a sick person and ways to protect others in the home.
- Home care guidance/physician directions to patient and parents: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance_homecare_directions.htm
This document provides interim guidance on treating H1N1. It discusses symptoms, when to seek emergency care and home care recommendations.
- Homeless and emergency shelters: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/homeless.htm
This document suggests means to reduce the spread of H1N1 in these settings and communities.
H1N1 Guidance (Clinicians)
- Adult Algorithm for Adults with Influenza-Like Illness: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/clinicians/pdf/adultalgorithm.pdf
- Antiviral Recommendations: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/recommendations.htm
This document provides guidance on the use of antiviral agents for treatment and assists clinicians in prioritizing use of antivirals for patients at a higher risk.
- Emergency Use Authorization of Medical Products: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/eua
This document discusses authorization, procedures and use of medical products that are unapproved.
- Clinician Guidance for Specific Audiences: The following documents discuss guidance for patients with cardiovascular disease, HIV infected patients, pregnant women, infants and children.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/cardiovascular.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance_HIV.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/clinician_pregnant.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/childrentreatment.htm
CDC has received requests for Spanish language versions of the Vaccine Information Sheets located on the 2009 H1N1 Website at:
- Spanish language versions of these documents can be found at:
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-inact-h1n1-sp.pdf (Inactivada)
CDC has received requests for Chinese language versions of the Vaccine Information Sheets (VIS).
- This is the translated version of the English VIS for Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (nasal spray) VIS-LAIV
- This is the translated version of the English VIS for Inactivated 2009 G1B1 Vaccine
