Seasonal Flu: International Situation Update This report provides an update to the international flu situation using data reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) on August 27.
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Seasonal Flu: International Situation Update This report provides an update to the international flu situation using data collected through August 1, 2010, and reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) on August 13.
Flu Prevention Toolkit This toolkit provides tips on other ways besides vaccination to prevent flu.
Seasonal Flu Information for Workplaces & Employees The first and most important step in protecting against the flu is to get a flu vaccine each season. Everyday preventive actions and antiviral drugs are other measures that can help protect against the flu.
Flu Information for Parents Flu is more dangerous than the common cold for children. Each year, flu places a large burden on the health and well-being of children and families.
Flu and People with Diabetes People with diabetes (type 1 and 2), even when well-managed, are at increased risk of severe disease and complications, like hospitalization and even death, as a result of getting the flu.
Seasonal Flu: International Situation Update This report provides an update to the international flu situation using data collected through August 1, 2010, and reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) on August 13.
Provider Letter from Dr. Schuchat CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) vote earlier this year to recommend universal influenza vaccination for all persons 6 months of age and older.
Follow the Sick Room Rules Protect well family members from getting the flu. If the sick person must leave the room to go to the bathroom or to a doctor’s visit, ask them to wear a facemask.
Tips to Prevent Fluid Loss (Dehydration) Give plenty of liquids at the first sign of flu. Sick people with the flu need to drink extra fluids to keep from getting dehydrated.
Treating Fever Bringing down a fever will make the person feel better and help patients rest.
Treating Dry Cough Coughing can help clear out mucous and congestion from your lungs. Yet, dry coughs when there is no mucous can make your airways, throat, or chest sore.
Treat Other Flu Symptoms Caring for Someone Sick at Home: Treat Other Flu Symptoms. Information on treating a sore throat, chills, aches, pain, congestion, and stomach problems.
Vaccine Information Statement: Nasal Spray A resource for what you need to know about the seasonal influenza vaccine nasal spray. In black and white; PDF format477 KB, 8 ½” x 11”.
Preventing Seasonal Flu With Vaccination Resources that will help you with your decision to get vaccinated. If you are a health professional, please also see Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Resources for Health Professionals.
The Flu: What To Do If You Get Sick The Flu: What To Do If You Get Sick: Questions and Answers on how to know if you have the flu, and what to do if you get sick.
Statement: ACIP Recommendation for Use of CSL Influenza Vaccine On Thursday, August 5, 2010, CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met to discuss recommendations for use in the United States of seasonal influenza trivalent inactivated vaccine (TIV) [Afluria] manufactured by CSL Limited during 2010-11.
CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) Info Service Message: Seasonal Influenza A (H3N2) Virus Infections Based on recent detections of influenza A (H3N2) virus infections in a number of states across the U.S., this advisory reminds clinicians to consider influenza as a possible diagnosis when evaluating patients with acute respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia, even during the summer months.
Flyer: Everyday Preventive Actions That Can Help Fight Germs, Like Flu CDC recommends a three-step approach to fighting influenza (flu). The first and most important step is to get a flu vaccination each year. But if you get the flu, there are prescription antiviral drugs that can treat your illness. Early treatment is especially
important for the elderly, the very young, people with certain chronic health conditions, and pregnant women. Finally, everyday preventive actions may slow the spread of germs that cause
respiratory (nose, throat, and lungs) illnesses, like flu. This flyer contains information about everyday preventive actions.
CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Recommends Universal Annual Influenza Vaccination A panel of immunization experts voted today (February 24, 2010) to expand the recommendation for annual influenza vaccination to include all people aged 6 months and older. The expanded recommendation is to take effect in the 2010--2011 influenza season. The new recommendation seeks to remove barriers to influenza immunization and signals the importance of preventing influenza across the entire population.
Protection Against 2009 H1N1 To Be Included in 2010-2011 Seasonal Flu Vaccine A key U.S. Food and Drug Administration Advisory Committee recommended today that protection against the 2009 H1N1 virus, which was first identified last April, be included in the 2010-2011 seasonal influenza vaccine starting this fall. That means that, barring some unforeseen circumstance, this fall, most Americans will be able to return to the traditional routine of having one flu vaccine to protect them against the major circulating flu viruses. As is always the case with seasonal vaccine, younger children who have never had a seasonal vaccine will still need two doses.
Vaccine Selection for the 2010–2011 Influenza Season The viruses used in making seasonal flu vaccines are chosen each year based on information collected over the previous year about which flu viruses are spreading and causing the most illness. After FDA (VRBPAC) meets in February to review WHO's recommendations as they relate to the U.S., WHO and FDA will post the recommendations for the composition of the U.S. seasonal influenza vaccine on their websites. This information will also be available on CDC's website.
National Influenza Vaccination Week: Free NIVW Web Tools CDC will be supporting organizations across the country in their vaccination efforts during National Influenza Vaccination Week. There are podcasts, ecards and other e-health activities to support this effort. You can help in promoting the ongoing flu vaccine efforts by placing these graphics on your web pages.
Children should get the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine Most children who get 2009 H1N1 flu feel better within a week. Other children get very sick. Some even have a hospital stay, and some die. Children who get vaccinated are less likely to get the flu.
Flyer: You and the H1N1 flu vaccine. The 2009 H1N1 vaccine is made the same way as seasonal flu vaccines. Millions of seasonal flu vaccines have been given safely. Millions of
people have also safely received the 2009 H1N1 vaccine.
Vaccine Storage and Handling Q&A The purpose of this document is to provide information to vaccine planners, clinicians and health care providers on the storage, preparation, and handling of inactivated and live attenuated (LAIV) influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine.
National Influenza Vaccination Week The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will soon announce dates for National Influenza Vaccination Week. This event is designed to highlight the importance of continuing influenza (flu) vaccination, as well as foster greater use of flu vaccine through the months of December, January and beyond.
2009–10 Influenza Vaccination Record Card This is an updated version of the card that is currently being distributed to vaccine providers. If providers require additional cards, please follow the online printing instructions.
CDC Podcasts: Improving Your Seasonal & H1N1 Vaccination Program The Joint Commission and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have produced a free podcast to help organizations prepare for the 2009-2010 influenza season, and to improve the effectiveness of their influenza vaccination program.
2009 H1N1 and Seasonal Flu: What To Do If You Get Sick This flu season CDC expects the new 2009 H1N1 flu to cause illness, hospital stays, and deaths in the United States along with seasonal flu. This flyer has information about what to do if you get sick with the flu this season.
Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) 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.
Influenza Virus Vaccine for the 2009-2010 Season Flu vaccine lots that have been released by FDA and are available for distribution by the manufacturers. For information on flu vaccine distribution schedules, please contact the manufacturers directly.
CDC Says “Take 3” Steps To Fight The Flu: These actions will protect against the new H1N1 too! Flu is a serious contagious disease. Each year in the United States, on average, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized and 36,000 people die from seasonal flu complications. This flu season could be worse. There is a new and very different flu virus spreading worldwide among people called novel or new H1N1 flu. This virus may cause more illness or more severe illness than usual. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges you to take the actions to protect yourself and others from influenza (the flu).
2009-10 ACIP recommendations for prevention and control of seasonal influenza with vaccines This report updates the 2008 recommendations by CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the use of influenza vaccine for the prevention and control of seasonal influenza. Information on vaccination issues related to the recently identified novel influenza A H1N1 virus will be published later in 2009. The 2009 seasonal influenza recommendations include new and updated information. Vaccination efforts should begin as soon as vaccine is available and continue through the influenza season. These recommendations also include a summary of safety data for U.S. licensed influenza vaccines. Vaccination and health-care providers should be alert to announcements of recommendation updates and should check the CDC influenza website periodically for additional information.
Interim Guidance for Homeless and Emergency Shelters on the Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus This document provides interim guidance specific for homeless and emergency shelters during the outbreak of novel influenza A (H1N1) virus and suggested means to reduce the spread of influenza in these settings and communities. Recommendations may need to be revised as more information becomes available.
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Novel influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus of swine origin that was first detected in April, 2009. The virus is infecting people and is spreading from person-to-person, and has sparked a growing outbreak of illness in the United States with an increasing number of cases being reported internationally as well.
Swine Influenza (Flu) Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza that regularly cause outbreaks of influenza among pigs. Swine flu viruses do not normally infect humans, however, human infections with swine flu do occur, and cases of human-to-human spread of swine flu viruses has been documented.
The Flu I.Q. interactive quiz widget The Flu I.Q. widget is an interactive quiz to test your flu knowledge. Place the Flu I.Q. Widget on your Web site, portal home page or on your blog to help others raise their flu I.Q. too! Don’t worry if you don’t know all the answers at first, the Flu I.Q. widget is an easy and fun way to learn what's true about flu.
FLUVIRIN ® (Influenza Virus Vaccine) Luer-Lok pre-filled syringes Important Notification: Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics Inc. has requested their customers to immediately discontinue use of and return any remaining doses they may have from five lots of FLUVIRIN® Influenza vaccine Luer-Lok pre-filled syringes.
National Influenza Vaccination Week: December 8 - December 14, 2008 National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) begins December 8, 2008. This event is designed to highlight the importance of continuing influenza (flu) vaccination, as well as foster greater use of flu vaccine through the months of December, January, and beyond.
