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NEW and UPDATED
Interim CDC
Guidance Documents on H1N1 Flu
The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention continues its response to the novel H1N1 Flu
outbreak. As of May 7, 896 human infections with novel H1N1 flu have been
confirmed in 41 states in the
CDC's goals continue to be
to reduce transmission and illness severity and provide information to assist
health care providers, public health officials and the public. To this end, CDC
continues to develop and update interim guidance documents.
New Postings:
This
document provides updated interim guidance on the use
of antiviral agents for treatment and chemoprophylaxis of novel influenza
(H1N1) virus infection, and information for clinicians in prioritizing use of antivirals for treatment or chemoprophylaxis of patients at
higher risk for influenza-related complications. Additional revisions to these interim recommendations for
antiviral treatment should be expected as the epidemiology and clinical
presentations of novel influenza A (H1N1) virus infection are better
understood.
Recommendations include identification of groups at high risk for
complications of novel influenza (H1N1) virus infection; definition of "close contact";
antiviral treatment and chemoprophylaxis recommendations (including dosing
recommendations and contraindications); special considerations for treatment of
children; and recommendations for treatment and chemoprophylaxis of children
younger than age 1 year (including dosing recommendations) and pregnant women.
What to Do If You Get Flu-Like
Symptoms
This
fact sheet is targeted to individuals having or suspecting an influenza-like
illness (
These interim recommendations are based on current information and
are subject to change based on ongoing surveillance and continuous risk
assessment. This document provides interim guidance specific to universities during the
outbreak of novel influenza A (H1N1) virus on suggested means to reduce the
spread of influenza in universities and their communities.
CDC is not recommending currently that colleges,
universities, or post-secondary educational institutions cancel or dismiss
classes or other large gatherings.
CDC is making the following recommendations:
recommendations to consult with state/local public health if cases of H1N1 or
ILI occur; recommendations for self-isolation of persons with ILI;
recommendations on care-seeking by and care-taking of persons with ILI;
recommendations for persons with ILI to avoid large gatherings; recommendations
for universities and similar institutions to take in preparing for possible
H1N1 outbreaks.
Additional documents for health care providers,
public health officials and the public are available on www.cdc.gov.
Information for the public is posted daily in both English and Spanish. Also,
CDC's toll-free hotline, 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) TTY: (888)
232-6348, is available 24 hours a day, every day.
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- Info Service: Provides general information that is not necessarily considered to be of an emergent nature. Example: HAN00319
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