Marin County Health and Human Services - Influenza Information for Clinicians Marin County Health and Human Services recognizes that hospitals and healthcare providers play a crucial role in managing influenza outbreaks. Please review the documents below and refer to information provided throughout this website.

RESOURCES

Public Health Advisory 2010-11 Influenza Season (12/10/10)

Laboratory/Diagnostic Tests

Severe Influenza Case History Form (ICU and Fatal Cases Age 0-64 years) CDPH (10/29/2010)

Influenza Reporting Guidance. This document includes information on laboratory testing requirements.

Vaccine Recommendations (ACIP) Recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Antiviral Drugs (CDC) Updated guidance on the use of antiviral agents for treatment and chemoprophylaxis.

Patient Information Flu materials to address the 2010-11 flu recommendations.

Infection Control

Vaccination Dosing and administration, supply, storage, VIS, effectiveness and safety.

California Department of Public Health Guidance for Influenza Prevention in Health Care Settings (Nov. 5, 2010) CDPH

Cal/OSHA Guidance for the 2010-2011 Influenza Season regarding the Application of the Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Standard (Issue Date: 11/5/2010)

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