Updated Information on novel H1N1 flu (Swine Flu)
CDC is working very closely with officials in states where
human cases of novel H1N1 flu have been
identified, as well as with health officials in Mexico,
Canada, and the World Health Organization. This includes
deploying staff domestically and internationally to provide
guidance and technical support.
Consumer Information
Information for consumers of reproductive health services
Reproductive Health and novel H1N1 flu: CDC has prepared a number of
information materials to help you prepare for a healthy pregnancy during
this outbreak. Online resources include fact sheets and guides for
preparedness. Local health authorities may release important information
that is specific to your community, including recommendations for home-based
care of the ill and protection of family members who are not ill. We advise
you to follow the advice of these local experts in protecting the public’s
health.
Your local news media may also help by providing news via e-mails, text
messaging, and other internet-based services. These links take you to
important information that is updated as we learn more about the disease and
its spread in the United States.
For women receiving reproductive health services
Your clinician or health care provider may provide information specific
to your needs. This may include rescheduling preventive care visits or
treatments for reproductive health problems.
Women who may suspect they are pregnant
Follow precautions for pregnant women until you have received a pregnancy
test result. If you are being tested or treated for novel H1N1 flu, be sure to
alert your provider about your suspected pregnancy.
Women trying to conceive
Clinics providing infertility services and medications may be affected by
local recommendations for protecting the public’s health. Be sure to contact
your provider to learn how to manage your care if asked to shelter-in-place.
How you can help others: Use this fact sheet to prepare for
novel H1N1 flu or any other emergency in your area. Some have used it to prepare as a
family or community. In this case, consider what may be needed for
home-based care (sick or well) for at least 7 days.
Talk with others in your home about items that are needed each day— food,
vitamin supplements containing folic acid, contraceptives, and medications
for chronic diseases. Also be sure you have a supply of sanitary napkins or
tampons for yourself and other women who may shelter-in-place with you.
Other Resources
Drug Information: CDC
recommends the
use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment and/or prevention of
infection with swine influenza viruses. This includes women who are pregnant
or breastfeeding.
For more information, view drug information from the National Library of
Medicine:
Health Information: CDC maintains an information service for
consumers. Call 1-800-311-3435 especially if your questions cannot be
answered by a local health professional or public health official. Do know
call volume may be extremely high during some times of the day.
Information for Reproductive Health Clinicians and
Public Health
Professionals
CDC: UPDATED Interim Guidance: Pregnant Women and novel H1N1 flu (Swine
Influenza): Considerations for Clinicians Human infections with novel H1N1 flu (swine influenza) virus that is
easily transmissible among humans were first identified in April 2009
with cases in the United States and Mexico. The epidemiology and
clinical presentations of these infections are currently under
investigation. There are insufficient data available at this point to
determine who is at higher risk for complications of novel H1N1 flu
(swine influenza) virus infection. However, in 1988 a previously healthy
32-year-old pregnant woman was hospitalized for pneumonia and died 8
days later after infection with another variant of swine influenza
virus. Pregnant women are also known to be higher risk for seasonal
influenza complications and during prior pandemics, and it is reasonable
to assume that pregnant women are also at higher risk for novel H1N1 flu
(swine influenza) complications.
For more information on novel H1N1
flu situation, please visit
PandemicFlu.gov
CDC is reviewing recommendations and guidance for women who may be of
reproductive age. Among the documents available for your use are—
Community Clinics and other community service groups may also find
following these materials
helpful in preparing for and handling responses to emergencies:
CDC Swine-Origin Influenza A (novel H1N1 flu) Information for Child Care
Providers Child care providers
in community based child care programs in all settings including both
center-based and family child care programs should: review their plans for
responding to a pandemic. Make sure plans are up-to-date and that parents
know them.
Community Clinics and other community service groups may also find
following these materials
helpful in preparing for and handling responses to emergencies:
Special e-mail boxes are established to help you get facts to prepare
stories and confirm facts about novel H1N1 flu. Please use these e-mail boxes to
contact the CDC Media Office.
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