2009 H1N1 Flu Virus

2009 H1N1 (Swine) Flu Virus Information

CBER's Vaccine and Blood Teams are working to facilitate the availability of safe and effective vaccines and ensuring that the blood supply is not affected by the H1N1 Flu Virus.

2009 H1N1 Flu Virus

• New! 2009 H1N1 Flu Virus and Antivirals
• FDA Approves New Influenza Vaccine Production Facility
• Fraudulent 2009 H1N1 Influenza Products List
• FDA and CDC Information on Potential “Spot Shortages” of Supplies for Treating and Preventing Novel Influenza A (H1N1)
• Questions on 2009 H1N1 Flu Virus and Food
• Information about Newly Emerging 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus and Blood Safety

Press Releases

• New! Viewpoint: FDA Action and 2009 H1N1 Flu
• Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser Regarding the Change in CDC's School and Childcare Closure Guidance (May 5, 2009)
• FDA, FTC Warn Public of Fraudulent 2009 H1N1 Influenza Products (May 1, 2009)
• Stockpiled Antivirals at or Nearing Expiration (April 30, 2009)
• FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Influenza Medicines, Diagnostic Test in Response to Swine Flu Outbreak in Humans (April 27, 2009)
• Influenza (Flu) Antiviral Drugs and Related Information
• HHS Declares Public Health Emergency for Swine Flu (HHS)
• Archive: 2009 H1N1 Flu Virus News (PandemicFlu.gov)

Health Fraud

• Report Suspected Fraudulent or Criminal Activity Associated with H1N1 Flu Virus (Swine Flu)

Testimony

• Testimony of Joshua M. Sharfstein, M.D., Principal Deputy Commissioner and Acting Commissioner before the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (May 7)
• Testimony of Joshua M. Sharfstein, M.D., Principal Deputy Commissioner and Acting Commissioner before the Subcommittee on Health (April 30, 2009)

Fact Sheets

• Fact Sheet for Patients: Understanding 2009 H1N1 flu virus Kit Test Results
• Drug Treatments for Flu
• Fact Sheet For Healthcare Providers: Interpreting 2009 H1N1 flu virus RT-PCR Detection Panel Test Results

Related Information

• PandemicFlu.gov: One-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• Center for Disease Control (CDC)
• Health and Human Services (HHS)
• FDA Flu Information
• FDA and Pandemic Influenza