Infectious Disease Primary Care Update
Primary care clinicians are on the front line of managing the H1N1 flu pandemic. This page will provide news, updates, resources, and commentary on the outbreak as it develops.

—Julie Bowen, Editor of Consultant

 

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H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

H1N1 Flu Strikes Nursing Homes
February 1, 2010

H1N1 influenza has paid an unwelcome visit to a number of nursing homes, reports the CDC.

Shortened Shelf Life Prompts Recall of Nasal H1N1 Vaccine
December 23, 2009

MedImmune is recalling 13 lots of monovalent 2009 H1N1 influenza nasal spray vaccine whose potency has decreased or is expected to decrease shortly.

Protecting Kids From H1N1: 2 Shots Still Better Than 1, Says CDC
December 22, 2009

A single dose of 2009 influenza A (H1N1) vaccine induced protective antibody titers in more than 90% of children in an Australian study.

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Articles from Trusted Sites

Swine flu patients risk pulmonary emboli, study finds
Diagnostic Imaging,  October 14, 2009
Radiologists caution against CT misuse in swine flu diagnosis
Diagnostic Imaging,  October 22, 2009
Track H1N1 Influenza

Worldwide cases of H1N1 influenza from New England Journal of Medicine and HealthMap.
More on Influenza

Emerging Infections: What You Need to Know, Part 2
Consultant,  November 1, 2007
Preventing and Treating Influenza
The Journal of Respiratory Diseases,  December 31, 2006
Rapid Diagnostic Testing for Influenza:
When Does It Make Sense?
Consultant for Pediatricians,  December 1, 2006
Avian Flu: Why All the Squawk?
Consultant,  February 1, 2006
Reader Poll

Vaccination Charts

2009-2010 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Dosage Chart

 

Includes Information on Inactivated, Injectable Influenza Vaccine and LAIV for Patients Aged 6 Months and Older

 

 

2009 H1N1 Influenza A Vaccine Dosage Chart

 

Includes Information on Inactivated, Injectable Influenza Vaccine and LAIV for Patients Aged 6 Months and Older

 

 

• 2009-2010 Influenza Vaccination Record Card


• Instructions for Use of Influenza Vaccination Record Card
Podcasts

How to Prepare Your Practice for the H1N1 Virus
Physicians Practice

 

Consultant's Picks from the CDC

H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Pregnancy

 

Antiviral Drugs for the 2009-2010 Influenza Season

 

Influenza Round Table: Discussion with Dr. Joe Bresee from the CDC Influenza Division

• Take Three

• Warning Signs

• Don't Get, Don't Spred

• Antiviral Drugs
Practical Resources


Latest on Swine Flu from the CDC

Providers Interested in Providing H1N1 Vaccine
State resources for vaccine distribution

Child Care Guidelines
A Communication Toolkit
Technical Report

Guidance for Clinicians
Antiviral Drugs
H1N1 Flu Clinical and Public Health Guidance
Key Facts
Travel Advisory

Resources from Physicians Practice
How to prepare your practice for the H1N1 flu season

 
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