Health Care Providers
Health care providers, hospitals, and other health care facilities play a crucial role in a 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. Please contact us if there is information you need that can be made available here.
Vermont Department of Health Epidemiology: 802-863-7240 (24/7)
- Vaccination Clinics
- H1N1 Information for Health Care Providers
- Vermont Health Alerts & Advisories
2009-2010 Influenza Season - Important Resources for Health Care Providers
2009 H1N1 Influenza Resources
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
- 11/19/09 - 2009-2010 Influenza Season Update #11 - Pneumococcal Vaccination Recommended to Help Prevent Secondary Infections
- 11/19/09 - 2009-2010 Influenza Season Update #10 - Updated Guidance for the Use of CSL’s 2009 H1N1 Monovalent Vaccine to Include Children Aged 6 Months and Older
- 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
Important Resources for Health Care Providers
- Vermont - 2009 H1N1 Flu Home
- Flu.gov
- Flu.gov - Health Care Planning
Comprehensive clinical guidance and planning resources for hospitals, providers, clinics, and medical offices - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- World Health Organization
Page updated: November 19, 2009 16:16