Healthcare Providers Information

This page provides updates and information pertinent to the medical community

Healthcare providers are on the front lines of preventing, containing and treating H1N1 and seasonal flu during this flu season. In addition to regular updates on the flu in Kane County, this page provides the information and tools you need to ensure your patients have the information to make informed decisions about their health and their children’s health during this flu season.

Information & Notices

3-24-10
CDC 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine with Long-Dated Expiration Questions and Answers

2-4-10
CDC Sanofi Pasteur Monovalent 2009 (H1N1) Influenza Vaccine in Pre-Filled Syringes — Shortened Shelf Life of Certain Lots

1-25-10
IDPH Disposal of Expired/Wasted H1N1 Vaccine

1-8-10
CDC Urges Continued Influenza Vaccination as Supplies of 2009 H1N1 Vaccine Increase

12-23-09
MedImmune Monovalent 2009 (H1N1) Influenza Nasal Spray Vaccine — Shortened Shelf Life of Certain Lots CDC Link

12-15-09
Voluntary recall of certain lots of Sanofi Pasteur pediatric vaccine in pre-filled syringes

12-10-09
Expansion of H1N1 Vaccine Eligibility

12-09-09
Updated Interim Recommendations for the Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza for the 2009-2010 Season

11-16-09
CDC Health Advisory - Pneumococcal Vaccination Recommended to Help Prevent Secondary Infections

11-13-09
IDPH Alert: WHO has issued revised guidance for Clinical Management of Human Infection with 2009 H1N1 Influenza

11-13-09
ACOG 2009-2010 Influenza Season Assessment and Treatment for Pregnant Women with Influenza-Like Illness

11-13-09
ACOG Pregnant Women & Flu Fact Sheet English Spanish

11-6-09
CDC - Key Issues for Clinicians Concerning Antiviral Treatments for 2009 H1N1

11-4-09
IDPH Update - removing barriers to access

10-30-09
IDPH Clinician Report

10-28-09
IDPH Health Alert Includes:
1. CDC Consultation and Reporting Hotline for Clinicians Caring for Pregnant Women Hospitalized in the ICU
2. Emergency Use Authorization: Peramivir IV for Use in Seriously Ill Inpatients
3. Algorithms:
-Triage Algorithm for Adults (>18 Years) With Influenza-Like Illness
-Triage Algorithm for Children (?18 years) With Influenza-Like Illness
-Algorithm to Assist in the Interpretation of Rapid Influenza
Diagnostic Test Results Algorithm for Requests for Antiviral
Resistance Testing by CDC for Clinical Care
4. H1N1 Flu Self-Evaluation Instrument for Individuals > 18 yo --link 5. Vaccine Timing Chart for Administration of H1N1 and Seasonal Vaccines

10-19-09
CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) Info Service Message: Recommendations for Early Empiric Antiviral Treatment in Persons with Suspected Influenza who are at Increased Risk of Developing Severe Disease

10-14-09
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Update

10-09-09
H1N1 Clinic Sites Announced

10-09-09
First shipment of H1N1 Nasal Spray received

10-7-09 CDC

Considerations for Clinicians: Pregnant Women & H1N1

10-6-09 IDPH
FAQs about Influenza Testing

9-16-09 IDPH
Influenza Activity and Planning for Clinicians

9-15-09 IDPH
Influenza Reporting Update

9-9-09 IDPH
Information Update for Specimen Submission and Testing for Influenza IDPH Division of Laboratories

9-8-09 CDC
Updated Interim Recommendations for the Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza for the 2009-2010 Season

9-4-09 IDPH
Illinois H1N1 Vaccine Delivery Process