Tuesday, October 20, 2009

A Gaggle Of Guidance

 

# 3857

 

 

Actually, I’m not sure what the proper collective noun is for a group of guidance documents, but no doubt, we need to come up with one. At least as  long as the CDC continues to produce volumes of informative and timely influenza guidance such as I’ve listed below.


This is What’s New on the CDC’s H1N1 site yesterday.

 

 

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:00:00 EST
CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) Info Service Message: Recommendations for Early Empiric Antiviral Treatment in Persons with Suspected Influenza who are at Increased Risk of Developing Severe Disease
The 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza virus continues to be the dominant influenza virus in circulation in the U.S. The benefit of antiviral treatment is greatest when it is initiated as early as possible in the clinical course.

 

 

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:00:00 EST
Questions and Answers: Opening and Mixing Tamiflu Capsules with Liquids if Child Cannot Swallow Capsules
This document contains questions and answers about how to open and mix Tamiflu capsules if a child cannot swallow capsules. Tamiflu capsules may be opened and mixed with sweetened liquids, such as regular or sugar-free chocolate syrup and given that way.

 

 

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:00:00 EST
Flyer: Fight Flu - For First Responders
If you are part of a first response team, you already know how important your job is. Did you know you’re recommended to get 2009 H1N1 influenza (sometimes called “swine flu”) and seasonal flu vaccines?

 

 

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:00:00 EST
Flyer: Flu can harm you and your baby. Vaccination can Protect You Both!Spanish translation
Flu can harm you and your baby. Vaccination can Protect You Both!

 

 

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:00:00 EST
Flyer: Flu can harm you and your baby. Vaccination can Protect You Both!
Flu can harm you and your baby. Vaccination can Protect You Both!

 

 

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EST
Translations: What Adults with HIV Infection Should Know
Translations for Arabic, French, and Russian added.

 

 

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EST
Translations: What Should Pregnant Women Know
Translations for Arabic, French, and Russian added.

 

 

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EST
Translations: 2009 H1N1 Flu ("Swine Flu") and You
Translations for Arabic, French, and Russian added.

 

 

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:25:00 EST
Podcast: Antiviral Drugs for the 2009-2010 Influenza Season
This podcast discusses the use of antiviral drugs for the treatment and prevention of influenza, including 2009 H1N1, during the 2009-2010 influenza season.

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:46:00 EST

 

 

H1N1 Vaccine Administration Billing Questions and Answers
Questions and answers related to billing practices for H1N1 vaccine administration, including guidance about the circumstances under which providers may bill insurance or charge patients when federal funds for H1N1 vaccination are used.