Health Care Providers
Health care providers, hospitals, and other health care facilities will play a crucial role in any pandemic. It is critical that Vermont's health care community have the information and materials needed to prepare for and respond to an influenza pandemic
Vermont Department of Health Epidemiology: 802-863-7240 (24/7)
On This Page:
- Flu Related Health Advisories
- Vaccination Clinics
- 2009 H1N1 Flu Information
- Additional Resources
2009 H1N1 Influenza Information
- Vermont - 2009 H1N1 Flu Home
- Flu.gov
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- World Health Organization
Vermont Department of Health Epidemiology: 802-863-7240
An epidemiologist is on-call 24/7
Clinician Guidance and Resources
- Clinical and Public Health Guidance
- 2009 H1N1 Influenza: Resources for Clinicians
Latest guidelines and information - Top 10 frequently asked questions on use of influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccines (2009 H1N1 vaccines): Practical considerations for immunization programs and providers
- FDA: Information for Health Care Providers
- Home Isolation - Instructions for Patients & Close Contacts (pdf)
- Multiple Language Resources
Anti-virals
- Recommendations for the Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza for the 2009-2010 Season
- Hospital Use and Tracking of Anti-viral Medications from the Vermont State Cache - 05/08/09
- Drug Treatments for Flu - FDA
There are two FDA-approved antiviral drugs that are recommended by CDC for use against the Novel H1N1 flu virus. Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate) and Relenza (zanamivir).
Medical Devices/Personal Protective Equipment/N95 Masks
- Personal Protective Equipment (FDA)
Information about masks, gloves, and gowns used to prevent the spread of germs from one person to another.
- Medical Devices for Flu Diagnosis and Protection (FDA)
Information about H1N1 influenza test kits and N95 respirators. FDA issued emergency use authorizations for some of these products in late April and early May.
Heath Alerts and Advisories - Influenza
- 11/06/09 - 2009-2010 Influenza Season Update #9 - Recommendations for Use of Antiviral Medications - Extended Use Authorization for Peramivir
- 11/06/09 - 2009-2010 Influenza Season Update #8 - Influenza-related Death Reporting
- 11/06/09 - 2009-2010 Influenza Season Update #7 - Information for Healthcare Providers Regarding Pregnant & Postpartum Women
- 10/30/09 - 2009-2010 Influenza Season Update #6 - Pediatric H1N1 Influenza Vaccine for Children 6–35 Months of Age
- 10/30/09 - 2009-2010 Influenza Season Update #5 - New CDC Interim Infection Control Guidance
- 10/23/09 - 2009-2010 Influenza Season Update #4 - H1N1 Vaccination of School-Aged Children
- 10/19/09 - 2009-2010 Influenza Season Update #3 - H1N1 Vaccination of School-Aged Children
- 10/14/09 - 2009-2010 Influenza Season Update #2
- 09/24/09 - 2009-2010 Influenza Season Update #1
- 09/04/09 - Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Guidance for Healthcare Providers
- 08/26/09 - Interim Guidance for Detection of Novel Influenza H1N1 Using Rapid Influenza Test Kits
- 07/23/09 - Novel H1N1 Influenza: Situation Update
- 06/23/09 - Novel H1N1 Influenza: Revised Recommendations for Testing and Treatment
- 06/05/09 - Novel H1N1 Influenza: Updated Recommendations for Testing and Treatment
- 05/21/09 - Algorithm for clinicians to assist in decisions on testing & treatment for novel influenza A H1N1 virus
- 05/21/09 - Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Update: 2nd Case in Vermont
- 05/07/09 - Swine Influenza (H1N1): Probable Case in Vermont
- 05/01/09 - Swine Influenza (H1N1): Updated Recommendations for Testing and Treatment
- 04/28/09 - Swine Influenza (H1N1): Investigation and Interim Recommendations (#2)
- 04/26/09 - Swine Influenza (H1N1): Investigation and Interim Recommendations (#1)
- 04/26/09 - Swine Influenza Guidance: School Nurses
Additional Resources
Pandemicflu.gov - Health Care Planning
U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information for health service providers. Available resources for health care planning and preparedness include checklists,
a Pandemic Influenza Toolkit,
guidelines, and additional planning materials.
Page updated: November 6, 2009 16:24