H1N1 Flu Clinical and Public Health Guidance

For additional guidance, see Flu.gov.

Vaccination Guidance for State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Health Officials

• Information for Vaccine Planners July 24

Epidemiology and Surveillance

• Case Definitions for Investigations of Cases June 1
• Screening in Regions with Few or no Reported Cases May 1

Clinician Guidance

• Interim Guidance for the Detection of Novel Influenza A Virus Using Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests August 10
• 10 Actions Steps for Medical Offices and Outpatient Facilities July 14
• Identifying and Caring For Patients May 4
• Antiviral Recommendations May 6
• Emergency Use Authorization (EUA): Medical Products May 7
• Clinical Data Collection Forms and Templates May 12
• Interim guidance for use of 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine during novel influenza A (H1N1) outbreak June 9

Clinician Guidance for Specific Audiences

• Considerations Regarding Novel H1N1 Flu Virus in Obstetric Settings July 6
• Patients With Cardiovascular Disease May 2
• HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents June 5
• Pregnant Women June 30
• Infants and Young Children May 13

Infection Control

• Considerations Regarding Novel H1N1 Flu Virus in Obstetric Settings July 6
• Interim Guidance for Homeless and Emergency Shelters on the Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus June 16
• Post-mortem Care and Safe Autopsy Procedures for Novel H1N1 Influenza May 28
• Interim Guidance for Correctional and Detention Facilities on Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus May 24
• Infection Control for Patients In a Healthcare Setting May 13
• Interim Biosafety Guidance for All Individuals handling Clinical Specimens or Isolates containing 2009-H1N1 Influenza A Virus (Novel H1N1), including Vaccine Strains August 15
• Infection Control in Outpatient Hemodialysis Centers May 8

Laboratory Testing

• Interim Guidance for the Detection of Novel Influenza A Virus Using Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests July 29
• Specimen Collection, Processing, and Testing for Suspected Infection May 13
• Submission of Tissue Specimens for Pathologic Evaluation May 23
• Protocol for Antiviral Susceptibility Testing by Pyrosequencing
• Sequencing Primers and Protocol
• CDC Protocol of Realtime RTPCR for Swine Influenza A(H1N1)
• DSAT Guidance on CDC Import Permits for Swine-Originated Flu May 26

Guidance for Patients

• Patients With Cardiovascular Disease May 2
• Caring for a Sick Person in Your Home Updated Aug 5
• Home Care Guidance: Physician Directions to Patient/Parent Updated Aug 5

Guidance for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women

• Feeding your Baby: What Parents Should Know July 6
• Info for Pregnant Women in Education, Child Care, and Health Care May 3
• What Pregnant Women Should Know May 3

Business and Employer Guidance

• CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers To Plan and Respond to the 2009–2010 Influenza Season New Aug 19

Emergency Personnel Guidance

• Managing Calls and Call Centers during a Large-Scale Influenza Outbreak: Implementation Tool July 30
• EMS and 9-1-1 Personnel:  Managing Confirmed or Suspected Infections May 11

Guidance for Community Settings

• CDC Recommendations for the Amount of Time Persons with Influenza-Like Illness Should be Away from Others Aug 5
• Public Gatherings May 10
• Facemask and Respirator Use Aug 5

Guidance for Child Care Programs, Schools, Colleges and Universities

• Interim CDC Guidance on Day and Residential Camps June 14
• Update on School (K – 12) and Child Care Programs Updated Aug 5
• Alert for Institutions of Higher Education May 1
• Interim Guidance for Institutions of Higher Education Updated Aug 5

Travel & Travel Industry Guidance

• Guidance for Cruise Ships Updated Aug 5
• Flight Crews Arriving from Affected Areas Updated Aug 5