Information for professionals on planning and preparing for H1N1 vaccination.

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Planning and Preparing for Novel H1N1 Vaccination

During week 25 (July 13-25, 2009), influenza activity decreased in the United States, however, there were still higher levels of influenza-like illness than is normal for this time of year.

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Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending July 25, 2009

When the novel H1N1 flu outbreak was first detected in mid-April 2009, CDC began working with states to collect, compile and analyze information regarding the novel H1N1 outbreak. On July 24, 2009 official reporting of individual cases of confirmed and probable novel H1N1 infection was discontinued

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Novel H1N1 Flu: Facts and Figures

With the new H1N1 virus continuing to cause illness, hospitalizations and deaths in the US during the normally flu-free summer months and some uncertainty and about what the upcoming flu season might bring, CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has taken an important step in preparations for a voluntary novel H1N1 vaccination effort to counter a possibly severe upcoming flu season.

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Novel H1N1 Vaccination Recommendations

During a response to a large-scale influenza outbreak such as the current H1N1 outbreak, a community’s 9-1-1 and healthcare systems may experience a surge in calls or walk-in visits for care, advice, and information. In fact, call volumes or walk-in visits could reach the point of overwhelming the 9-1-1 and healthcare systems, rendering them unable to respond to other emergencies in an efficient and effective manner.

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Managing Calls and Call Centers during a Large-Scale Influenza Outbreak: Implementation Tool

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met July 29, 2009, to develop recommendations on who should receive vaccine against novel influenza A (H1N1) when it becomes available, and to determine which groups of the population should be prioritized if the vaccine is initially available in extremely limited quantities. The committee recommended the vaccination efforts focus on five key populations.

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Press Release: CDC Advisors Make Recommendations for Use of Vaccine Against Novel H1N1

CDC Press Conference on Recommendations for Use of Vaccine Against Novel Influenza A (H1N1)

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Audio and Transcript for July 29 CDC Press Briefing

This interim guidance provides an overview of the sensitivities of rapid influenza diagnostic tests (RIDT) in detecting novel influenza A (H1N1) virus in order to help guide the reporting and interpretation of test results.

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Interim Guidance for the Detection of Novel Influenza A Virus Using Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests

CDC Press Conference on Recommendations for Use of Vaccine Against Novel Influenza A (H1N1)

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PRESS BRIEFING: July 29, 2009

New page launched to provide resources for state and local governments. Includes General Planning Information, Large Scale Vaccination Clinic Planning, and Vaccine Storage and Handling.

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Novel H1N1 Vaccination Guidance for State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Health Officials