Past Updates from the Clinician Registry Listserv:
Update Sent October 20, 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 information and guidance
for October 20, 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
Influenza Antiviral Medications:
2004-05 Interim Chemoprophylaxis and Treatment Guidelines
These interim recommendations are provided, in conjunction with previously issued
recommendations on use of vaccine, to reduce the impact of influenza on persons
at high risk for developing severe complications secondary to infection. The
recommendations are not intended to guide the use of these medications in other
situations, such as outbreaks of avian influenza. These interim recommendations may
be updated as more information on the supply of influenza vaccine and antiviral
medications becomes available.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/treatment/0405antiviralguide.htm
Questions & Answers: 2004-05 Flu Season -UPDATED
Provides Q&As on the following topics:
- Vaccine Supply
- Vaccination
- Prevention
- Flu Season Characteristics
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/0405season.htm
*REMINDER* Patient Education Materials: Vaccine Shortage Flyers
Printable (black and white) flyers (8 ½ x 11) for your healthcare facility:
Flyer: Who Should Get a Flu Vaccination?
Flyer: Vaccination is Not the Only Way to Help Prevent the Flu
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/flugallery/shortageflyers.htm
Flu Gallery: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/flugallery/index.htm
Stopping the Spread of Germs at Work - NEW Spanish Translation
Provides information on preventing spread of germs at work such as:
- Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough
- Clean your hands often
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
- Stay home when you are sick and check with a health care provider
when needed - Practice other good health habits
Spanish: http://www.cdc.gov/germstopper/es/work.htm
English: http://www.cdc.gov/germstopper/work.htm
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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