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in Bird flu (avian influenza)
CDC H1N1 Flu Updates
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/whatsnew.htm-
NEW: Quick Facts for the Public on Antiviral Treatments for 2009 H1N1
(11/23/2009)
What you should know about the use of Tamiflu, questions to ask your doctor, and knowing what treatment is right for you. -
New: 2009 H1N1 Flu International Situation Update
(11/20/2009)
This report provides an update to the international situation as of November 20, 2009. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. -
New: Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending November 14, 2009
(11/20/2009)
During the week of November 8-14, 2009, influenza activity decreased slightly in the United States as reported in FluView. Flu activity is widespread in 43 states. Nationally, visits to doctors for influenza-like-illness declined from last week, but are still higher than expected for this time of year. Flu-related hospitalizations and deaths have declined slightly, but are still very high nation-wide compared to what is expected for this time of year. -
New: 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine - Administration with Seasonal Influenza and Other Vaccines
(11/20/2009)
This table for healthcare providers and planners provides information related to administration of 2009 H1N1 vaccine with seasonal influenza and other vaccines. -
New: 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine - Dose Spacing for Children 6 Months through 9 Years of Age
(11/20/2009)
This table for healthcare providers and planners provides information related to spacing between the two doses of 2009 H1N1 Vaccine for children 6 months through 9 years of age. -
New: 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Dose Spacing and Administration with Seasonal Influenza and Other Vaccines
(11/20/2009)
This table for healthcare providers and planners provides information related to spacing between the two doses of 2009 H1N1 vaccine for children 6 months through 9 years of age and for administration of 2009 H1N1 vaccine with seasonal influenza and other vaccines. -
New: Graphical Representations of a Generic Influenza Virus
(11/20/2009)
These pictures provide a 3D graphical representation of the biology and structure of a generic influenza virus, and are not specific to the 2009 H1N1 virus. -
New: U.S. Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30 to November 14, 2009
(11/20/2009)
During the week of November 8-14, 2009, influenza activity decreased slightly in the United States as reported in FluView. Flu activity is widespread in 43 states. Nationally, visits to doctors for influenza-like-illness declined from last week, but are still higher than expected for this time of year. Flu-related hospitalizations and deaths have declined slightly, but are still very high nation-wide compared to what is expected for this time of year. -
New: Updated Guidance for the Use of CSL 2009 H1N1 Monovalent Vaccine
(11/19/2009)
On November 11, 2009, the FDA expanded the approved use of CSL's seasonal and 2009 H1N1 monovalent influenza vaccines to include children aged 6 months and older. Both vaccines had previously been approved only for use in adults, aged 18 years and older. -
New: Questions and Answers: 2009 H1N1 and Pneumococcal Disease in the News
(11/17/2009)
What is invasive pneumococcal disease? What does CDC know about invasive pneumococcal disease among people who get 2009 H1N1 or seasonal influenza? What is Active Bacterial Core surveillance (ABCs)?
