Past Updates from the Clinician Registry Listserv:
Update Sent November 3, 2004
NOTE: This document is provided for historical purposes only and may not provide our most accurate and up-to-date information. The most current Clinician's information can be found on the Clinician Home Page.
UPDATES TO INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE
The following are mid-week flu updates to CDC’s information and guidance for November 3, 2004. If you have any questions on these or other clinical issues, please call our toll-free Clinician Information Line (CIL) at 877-554-4625 or write to us at: coca@cdc.gov.
INFLUENZA UPDATES
Press Release (10/29/04): Over 4.2 Million Influenza Vaccine Doses Shipped This Week to Health Providers Serving High-Priority Groups
Over 4.2 million influenza vaccine doses were shipped this week to health providers serving high-priority groups as part of the plan announced on October 12 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Aventis Pasteur.
http://www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media/pressrel/r041029.htm
Colleges and Universities: 2004-05 Influenza Season
This page provides information for college health services, including:
- Vaccine redistribution
- Other ways to prevent the flu
- Additional resources
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/school/college.htm
Influenza Update NetConference
Reminder that this NetConference is scheduled for November 19, 2004. Agenda is now available.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/training/novnetconf.htm
Influenza Antiviral Medications:
2004-05 Interim Chemoprophylaxis and Treatment Guidelines
This document provides revised information on antiviral use in children.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/treatment/0405antiviralguide.htm
Tools to Prevent Spread of Flu in the Workplace
Provides various resources including important telephone numbers, web pages, and poster/flyer links.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/flu-tools.pdf
New Q&As
Flu Prevention:
- How long can human influenza viruses remain viable on inanimate items (such as books and doorknobs)?
- What kills influenza virus?
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/preventing.htm
Flu Disease:
- How does CDC monitor the progress of the flu season?
- If I got the flu last year, will I have immunity against the flu this year?
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/disease.htm
PPE and LAIV:
- What personal protective equipment is recommended for health-care workers who are giving LAIV?
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/nasalspray.htm
Vaccine:
- If I got a vaccine last year, will that protect against the flu for this year?
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/fluvaccine.htm
- Can health-care workers get LAIV? UPDATED
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/0405vaccination.htm
Vaccine Supply:
- Does CDC recommend intradermal administration of reduced doses of influenza vaccine?
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/0405vaccinesupply.htm
Patient Education Materials
New translations of posters and flyers are available in Spanish, Tagalog, and Romanian.
Some flyers are press-optimized files for professional printing.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/flugallery/shortageflyers.htm
Brochure: Questions about the pneumococcal shot brochure
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/flugallery/flyers.htm#questions
VIS Supplement on Inactivated Flu Vaccine
Flyer on what you need to know about inactivated influenza vaccine and the 2004-2005 supplement vaccine shortage
http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/VIS/vis-flu-suplmt.pdf
Be sure to look at our “What’s New” web page for the latest flu updates and translations.
www.cdc.gov/flu/whatsnew.htm
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