Questions and Answers about 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Seniors

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2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Seniors

What does CDC recommend this season regarding testing for influenza? What is the reason for these recommendations? Does CDC recommend diagnostic testing for patients with uncomplicated illness from suspected influenza infection

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Questions & Answers: Interim Recommendations for Clinical Use of Influenza Diagnostic Testing During the 2009-2010 Influenza Season – For Health…

How will I know if I have the flu this season? How can I know for certain if I have the flu this season?

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Questions & Answers: Influenza Diagnostic Testing During the 2009-2010 Flu Season – For the Public

To provide updated interim recommendations on influenza diagnostic testing for clinicians treating patients with suspected 2009 H1N1 influenza virus infection and to assist clinicians with testing decisions for the 2009-10 influenza season.

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Interim Recommendations for Clinical Use of Influenza Diagnostic Tests During the 2009-10 Influenza Season

Weekly 2009 H1N1 Flu Media Briefing

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PRESS BRIEFING: September 25, 2009

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UPDATE: Brochure: CDC Says “Take 3” Steps To Fight The Flu

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Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) September 25, 2009 / 58(37);1029-1032

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MMWR: Performance of Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests During Two School Outbreaks of 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection — Connecticut,…

As of September 25, 2009 influenza activity is increasing in the United States with 26 states reporting widespread influenza activity. So far, ninety-nine percent of all subtyped influenza viruses being submitted to CDC are 2009 influenza A (H1N1) viruses.

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CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) Info Service Message:Updated Pediatric Antiviral Dosing Syringe and Compounding Information for 2009 H1N1 and Seasonal…

During week 37 (September 13-19, 2009), influenza activity remained stable 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 September 19, 2009