Influenza Information

Surveillance

Click here for information on reporting laboratory-confirmed influenza test (including rapid influenza diagnostic test) results

• Current Influenza Activity in Alaska
• Google.org Flu Trends

Novel H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)

General Influenza Information

• Questions & Answers about the 2009-2010 Flu Season
• What Can I Do To Avoid Catching the Flu (Influenza)? (68 KB)
• Good Health Habits for Prevention
• Commonly Asked Questions
• Key Facts about Influenza
• Seasonal Flu Information for Parents
• Seasonal Flu Information for Schools and Childcare Providers

Information for Health Care Professionals

• Recommendations for Early Empiric Antiviral Treatment in Persons with Suspected Influenza who are at Increased Risk of Developing Severe Disease (Revised 10/19/2009) (87 KB)
• Influenza Vaccine Indications and Administration for 2009–10 (87 KB)
• TIV and LAIV Seasonal Influenza Vaccines for 2009–10 (62 KB)
• The Nasal-Spray Flu Vaccine (Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine [LAIV]) (Q&A)
• CDC - Influenza - What's New?
• Clinical Description and Lab Diagnosis of Influenza
• Pandemic Influenza A H1N1 Sample Guidelines  Revised 9/24/09
• Prevention & Control of Influenza — Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
• ACIP: Influenza Vaccine Composition & Major Differences
• ACIP: Timing of Vaccination
• Dosage & Administration (Q&A)
• Infection Control
• Antiviral Drugs 2009-10
• Interim Guidance for the Use of Masks to Control Influenza Transmission
• Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette

Pandemic Influenza

• Alaska Pandemic Influenza
• Alaska Pandemic Influenza Plan (557 KB)

Epidemiology Bulletins

• Previous Influenza-related Bulletins...

Other Links

• CDC's Influenza Information Pages
• WHO Influenza Site
• Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (CIDRAP)

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