Last update: October 27, 2009 3 PM EST

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    Recent Health Advisories

November 16, 2009 H1N1 Flu Advisory
Highlights include:

• Optimizing use of existing supplies of H1N1 vaccine by following ACIP guidelines
• Algorithm for vaccine use
• Approved usage for H1N1 injectable/Medimmune intranasal (LAIV) vaccine

October 27, 2009 H1N1 Flu Advisory 
Highlights include:

• A CDC 24/7 clinician support line is available to provide clarification on CDC guidance concerning pregnant women and offer clinical consultation with a board-certified OB/GYN.
• If you are caring for any pregnant or immediately postpartum women who are admitted to an intensive care unit for treatment of any type of influenza, please call the NC DPH epidemiologist on-call at 919-733-3419 to report the case.

October 22, 2009 H1N1 Flu Advisory 
Highlights include:

• Antiviral Recommendations from CDC
• Triage Algorithm for Children with ILI
• Infection Control Measures in Healthcare Settings
• Provider forms for H1N1 Vaccine
• Letter from the Medical Director regarding school-located vaccination clinics
                                   

    Past Health Advisories
View previous 2009 health advisories.

   Current Guidance Documents - Influenza A Novel H1N1

• Updated Interim Recommendations for Obstetric Health Care Providers Related to Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza for the 2009-2010 Season (September 18, 2009)
• Memo to N.C. clinicians (August 7, 2009)
• Testing and Treatment for Novel H1N1 Virus: Algorithm for Clinicians (May 3, 2009 11:50AM)
• Home Respiratory Isolation for Novel H1N1 Influenza (May 3, 2009 11:50AM)
• Interim Guidance - Case Definitions (CDC)
• Interim Guidance - Specimen Collection
• Interim Guidance - In Home Care Recommendations
• Interim Recommendations for Enhanced Surveillance

    Available CDC Influenza A Novel H1N1 Flu Guidance
New guidance is available at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/guidance.