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December

Dec 31 —Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending December 26, 2009
Dec 31 —CDC Updates Influenza-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths for the week ending December 26, 2009
Dec 31 —HHS Secretary Sebelius Unveils New H1N1 Advertisement That Will Air During New Year’s College Football Bowl Games
Dec 30 —WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation
Dec 24 —CDC Updates Influenza-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths for the week ending December 12, 2009
Dec 24 —Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending December 19, 2009
Dec 23 —WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation
Dec 23 —FDA Approves High Dose Seasonal Influenza Vaccine for People Ages 65 and Older
Dec 23 —WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation
Dec 22 —Voluntary Non-Safety-Related Recall of Specific Lots of Nasal Spray Vaccine for 2009 H1N1 Influenza
Dec 22 —CDC: 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Coverage Survey for Dec 6-12
Dec 22 —Updated: What You Should Know and Do this Flu Season if You are 65 Years and Older
Dec 22 —Comparing Deaths from Pandemic and Seasonal Influenza
Dec 21 —CDC Update: Vaccine Information for Clinicians and Health Care Professionals
Dec 21 —FDA-Issued rRT-PCR Swine Flu Panel (also referred to as Swine Flu Test Kit) EUA Letter
Dec 21 —Update: FDA-Issued rRT-PCR Swine Flu Panel (also referred to as Swine Flu Test Kit) Fact Sheet for Health Care Providers
Dec 21 —FDA-Issued rRT-PCR Swine Flu Panel (also referred to as Swine Flu Test Kit) Fact Sheet for Patients
Dec 18 —National Influenza Vaccination Week, January 10-16, 2010
Dec 18 —Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending December 12, 2009
Dec 18 —WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation
Dec 18 —CDC Updates Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30 to December 12, 2009
Dec 17 —USDA Study Confirms Pork from Pigs Exposed to H1N1 Virus is Safe to Eat
Dec 17 —CDC Updated Interim Recommendations: Special Considerations for Clinicians Regarding 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Severely Immunosuppressed Patients
Dec 17 —WHO: Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Vaccine Deployment Update
Dec 17 —Interactive Timeline on H1N1: The Year in Review
Dec 15 —Public Health Agency of Canada Guidance: Infection Prevention and Control Measures for Occupational Health Management for all Health Care Settings
Dec 15 —Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 Pediatric (0.25 mL, for 6-35 month olds) Vaccine in Pre-Filled Syringes Questions & Answers
Dec 13 —H1N1 Vaccine Safe and Induces Robust Immune Response in People with Asthma
Dec 11 —Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending December 5, 2009
Dec 11 —CDC Updates Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30 to December 5, 2009
Dec 11 —WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation
Dec 11 —NIAID Testing Candidate DNA Vaccine for 2009 H1N1 Influenza
Dec 11 —Deaths related to 2009 H1N1 & American Indians and Alaskan Natives: Questions and Answers
Dec 10 —2009 H1N1 and Seasonal Flu and African American Communities: Questions and Answers
Dec 10 —The Estimated Number of U.S. 2009 H1N1 Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths
Dec 10 —Deaths Related to 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) Among American Indian/Alaska Natives --- 12 States, 2009
Dec 10 —NIAID Trial of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine - Enrolling HIV-Positive Adults
Dec 8 —Revised: Updated Interim Recommendations for the Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza for the 2009-2010 Season
Dec 7 —The Severity of Pandemic H1N1 Influenza in the United States, from April to July 2009: A Bayesian Analysis
Dec 7 —New York Autopsies Show 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus Damages Entire Airway
Dec 4 —Safety of Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccines --- United States, October 1--November 24, 2009 (MMWR)
Dec 4 —WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation
Dec 4 —Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending November 28, 2009
Dec 3 —NIAID Clinical Trial of Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women to Compare Responses Begins Recuitment
Dec 3 —Podcast: 2009 H1N1 Information for Parents who have Children with High-Risk Medical Conditions
Dec 3 —Special H1N1 Editions of FluAid, FluSurge, and FluWorkLoss
Dec 2 —Oseltamivir Resistance in Immunocompromised Hospital Patients
Dec 1 —Fraudulent emails referencing CDC-sponsored State Vaccination Program

November

Nov 30 —Fact Sheet: USDA Studies on 2009 Novel H1N1 Influenza and Turkeys (DOC - 27.5 KB)
Nov 30 —Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending November 21, 2009
Nov 30 —Update: Questions and Answers on 2009 H1N1 Vaccine Financing
Nov 27 —FDA Approves Agriflu Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
Nov 27 —WHO Update International H1N1 Flu Situation
Nov 24 —CDC Guidance for Emergency Shelters for the 2009-2010 Flu Season
Nov 24 —Questions and Answers about CDC’s Guidance for Emergency Shelters during the 2009-2010 Flu Season
Nov 24 —NIAID Studies Investigate Immune Responses to Shot, Spray 2009 Pandemic Flu Vaccines
Nov 23 —WHO: Clinical Management of Human Infection with Pandemic (H1N1) 2009: Revised Guidance
Nov 20 —Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week ending November 14, 2009
Nov 20 —Public Health Significance of Virus Mutation detected in Norway
Nov 20 —WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation
Nov 19 —Updated Guidance for the Use of CSL™ 2009 H1N1 Monovalent Vaccine
Nov 19 —WHO: Safety of Pandemic Vaccines
Nov 17 —Questions and Answers: 2009 H1N1 and Pneumococcal Disease in the News
Nov 16 —Immune System of Healthy Adults May Be Better Prepared Than Expected to Fight 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus
Nov 16 —FDA Approves Additional Vaccine for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus
Nov 16 —FTC Warns Internet Peddlers that Marketing Unproven H1N1 Flu Products May Be Illegal
Nov 13 —2009 H1N1 Flu Situation Update
Nov 13 —Questions and Answers for Health Care Providers: Renal Dosing and Administration Recommendations for Peramivir IV (PDF - 22 KB)
Nov 13 —WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation
Nov 13 —WHO: Interim Planning Considerations for Mass Gatherings in the Context of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza (PDF - 163 KB)
Nov 12 —Disabilities and the Flu
Nov 12 —FDA Expands Approved Use of H1N1 Vaccines to Include Infants and Children
Nov 12 —Revised CDC Estimates of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths in the U.S., April - October 17, 2009
Nov 10 —Interim Guidance: Considerations Regarding 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Intrapartum and Postpartum Hospital Settings
Nov 10 —FDA Commissioner Addresses Nation’s Doctors on H1N1 Vaccine
Nov 6 —Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week ending October 31, 2009
Nov 6 —Key Issues for Clinicians Concerning Antiviral Treatments for 2009 H1N1: Health Alert Network (HAN) Message
Nov 6 —WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation
Nov 5 —HHS Purchases Intravenous Antiviral Flu Medication to Help Hospitalized Patients
Nov 5 —WHO: Infection of Farmed Animals with the Pandemic Virus
Nov 4 —Quick Facts for Clinicians on Antiviral Treatments for 2009 H1N1
Nov 4 —OIE: Evolution of Pandemic H1N1 in Animals
Nov 4 —H1N1 Confirmed in Iowa Cat
Nov 4 —Interim Guidance for Workers who are Employed at Commercial Swine Farms: Preventing the Spread of Influenza A Viruses, Including the 2009 H1N1 Virus
Nov 3 —H1N1 Flu and You Brochure (PDF - 184 KB)
Nov 3 —Monovalent Influenza Vaccine Dosage, Administration, and Storage
Nov 2 —Fact Sheet: What Pork Producers and Workers Need to Know about Flu in Pigs and People (PDF - 186 KB)
Nov 2 —FDA Publishes Guidance on Diagnostic Tests for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus
Nov 2 —USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratories Presumptive and Confirmatory 2009 Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Test Results for Animal Samples (PDF - 138 KB)
Nov 2 —FDA Guidance to Pharmacies on Advance Compounding of Tamiflu Oral Suspension to Provide for Multiple Prescriptions
Nov 2 —Updated Results: In Youngest Children, a Second Dose of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Elicits Robust Immune Response
Nov 2 —Initial Results Show Pregnant Women Mount Strong Immune Response To One Dose of 2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccine
Nov 2 —Federal Plans to Monitor Immunization Safety for the Pandemic 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Program

October

Oct 30 —Experts Advise WHO on Pandemic Vaccine Policies and Strategies
Oct 30 —Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending October 24, 2009
Oct 30 —WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation
Oct 29 —U.S. Trade Representative Kirk and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announce China's Intent to Re-open the Chinese Market to U.S. Pork Products
Oct 29 —NIAID Scientists Propose New Explanation for Flu Virus Antigenic Drift
Oct 28 —Questions and Answers about an article on Modeling of Estimated Number of H1N1 Flu-Infected Persons in the U.S. from April - July 2009
Oct 27 —CMS Free Care Rule for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccination (PDF - 55 KB)
Oct 27 —Secretary Sebelius Issues 1135 Waiver for H1N1 Flu
Oct 27 —Use of Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Influenza Vaccine in Pregnant Women
Oct 26 —H1N1 Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine Dosage Chart
Oct 26 —Clinicians Considering the Use of Peramivir IV
Oct 26 —Emergency Use Authorization of Peramivir IV
Oct 26 —Antiviral Treatment Options, including Intravenous Peramivir, for Treatment of Influenza in Hospitalized Patients for the 2009-2010 Season
Oct 24 —President Obama Signs Emergency Declaration for H1N1 Flu
Oct 23 —FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Intravenous Antiviral Peramivir for 2009 H1N1 Influenza for Certain Patients, Settings
Oct 23 —Updated Interim Recommendations for Obstetric Health Care Providers Related to Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza for the 2009-2010 Season
Oct 23 —Questions and Answers: Prevention of Pneumococcal Infections Secondary to Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 Influenza
Oct 23 —For Providers: Prevention of Pneumococcal Infections Secondary to Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 Influenza Viruses Infection
Oct 23 —Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending October 17, 2009
Oct 23 —Hospitalized Patients with 2009 H1N1 Influenza in the United States- April-June 2009: Questions and Answers, NEJM
Oct 23 —WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation
Oct 21 —USAID Launches Emerging Pandemic Threats Program
Oct 21 —Updated Recommendations—HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents: Considerations for Clinicians Regarding 2009 H1N1 Influenza
Oct 20 —New H1N1 & You Question and Answer
Oct 19 —FDA Approves Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Fluarix for Pediatric Use
Oct 19 —FDA, FTC Issue Joint Warning Letter to Web Site Offering Fraudulent H1N1 Flu Supplements
Oct 19 —Recommendations for Early Empiric Antiviral Treatment in Persons with Suspected Influenza who are at Increased Risk of Developing Severe Disease
Oct 19 —Questions & Answers: Opening and Mixing Tamiflu® Capsules with Liquids if Child Cannot Swallow Capsules
Oct 19 —Flyer: Fight Flu - For First Responders (PDF)
Oct 19 —Flyer: Flu Can Harm You and Your Baby (PDF)  En Español (PDF)
Oct 19 —Translations of What Adults with HIV Infection Should Know
Arabic (PDF)  French (PDF)
Oct 19 —Translations of What Pregnant Women Should Know
Arabic (PDF)  French (PDF)  Russian (PDF)
Oct 19 —Translations of 2009 H1N1 Flu ("Swine Flu") and You
Arabic (PDF)  French (PDF)
Oct 19 —Podcast: Antiviral Drugs for the 2009-2010 Influenza Season
Oct 19 —H1N1 Vaccine Administration Billing Questions and Answers
Oct 19 —USDA Confirms 2009 Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Virus Present in Minnesota Fair Pig Sample
Oct 16 —2009-2010 Influenza Season Triage Algorithm for Children (≤18 years) With Influenza-Like Illness (PDF)
Oct 16 —Healthcare Providers and Facilities - Decision Tree for 2009 H1N1 Vaccination
Oct 16 —Planning Guide for Vaccinating Pediatric Patients against 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Primary Healthcare Settings
Oct 16 —USDA Conducting Confirmatory Testing on Possible Detection of 2009 Pandemic H1N1 Influenza in U.S. Swine
Oct 16 —Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for the Week Ending October 10, 2009
Oct 16 —WHO: Clinical Features of Severe Cases of Pandemic Influenza
Oct 16 —WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation
Oct 16 —U.S. Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from October 4-10, 2009
Oct 16 —CDC 2009 H1N1 Flu International Situation Update
Oct 16 —Flyer: 2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccine: It Takes Two (PDF) En Español (PDF)
Oct 16 —Use of Antiviral Medications for the Management of Influenza in Children and Adolescents for the 2009-2010 Season -- Pediatric Supplement for Health Care Providers
Oct 15 —FDA Warns of Unapproved and Illegal H1N1 Drug Products Purchased Over the Internet
Oct 15 —Updated Questions & Answers: 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine
Oct 15 —2009 H1N1 Flu and Seasonal Flu Information for People with Inflammatory Arthritis or Rheumatic Disease
Oct 15 —2009 H1N1 Flu and Seasonal Flu Information for Rheumatology Health Professionals
Oct 14 —Updated H1N1 Vaccine Allocation and Distribution Q&A
Oct 14 —Fraudulent H1N1 Products Widget
Oct 14 —Questions and Answers about Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel
Oct 14 —Updated Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel
Oct 13 —What You Should Know about Flu Antiviral Drugs
Oct 9 —2009 H1N1 and Seasonal Flu: What You Should Know and Do this Flu Season If You Are 65 Years and Older
Oct 9 —WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation
Oct 9 —Flu Widespread in 37 states; 3.7 Million Vaccine Doses Ordered by the States
Oct 9 —Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for the Week Ending October 3, 2009
Oct 9 —Interim Guidance for Influenza Surveillance: Prioritizing RT-PCR Testing in Laboratories
Oct 9 —NIH Launches 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Trials in HIV-Infected Pregnant Women
Oct 8 —MMWR: Update on Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccines
Oct 8 —Updated: H1N1 Clinicians Questions and Answers
Oct 8 —Simplified Chinese translation of "Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for Live, Intranasal 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine" (PDF - 143 KB)
Oct 8 —Simplified Chinese translation of "Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for Inactivated 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine" (PDF - 178 KB)
Oct 8 —H1N1 and Seasonal Flu: What You Should Know About Flu Antiviral Drugs
Oct 8 —Podcast: Take 3 Actions to Fight Flu
Oct 8 —People at High Risk of Developing Flu-Related Complications
Oct 7 —HHS Unveils New Features on Flu.gov
Oct 7 —Key Facts About 2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccine
Oct 7 —Questions & Answers: 2009 H1N1 Nasal Spray Vaccine
Oct 7 —Questions and Answers on 2009 H1N1 Vaccine Financing
Oct 7 —Spanish translation of "Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for Live, Intranasal 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine" (PDF)
Oct 7 —Spanish translation of "Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for Inactivated 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine" (PDF)
Oct 6 —Template Letter for Healthcare Providers about the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
Oct 6 —Updated: H1N1 Clinicians Questions and Answers
Oct 6 —What Should Pregnant Women Know About 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)?
Oct 6 —Template Letter for Healthcare Providers about the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
Oct 5 —Updated Guidance on Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Oct 5 —WHO Director General Dr. Margaret Chan Address to the Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean (56th session)
Oct 5 —Mexico Hosts High Level North American Meeting in Response to 2009 Influenza A (H1N1)
Oct 5 —Flier: Seasonal and Novel H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Parents (PDF - 449KB)
Oct 5 —Brochure: Seasonal and Novel H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Parents (PDF - 675KB)
Oct 5 —Update: H1N1 Clinicians Questions and Answers
Oct 5 —Update: 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Questions and Answers
Oct 2 —Asthma Information for Patients and Parents of Patients
Oct 2 —Patients with Asthma: Considerations for Clinicians Regarding 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus
Oct 2 —Update: 2009 H1N1 Influenza Shots and Pregnant Women: Questions and Answers for Patients
Oct 2 —2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Pregnant Women: Information for Healthcare Providers
Oct 2 —Update: H1N1 Clinicians Questions and Answers
Oct 2 —WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation
Oct 2 —PAHO Regional Update on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009
Oct 2 —Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for Inactivated 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine (PDF)
Oct 2 —Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for Live, Intranasal 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine (PDF)
Oct 2 —Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from September 20-26, 2009
Oct 2 —2009 H1N1 Flu: International Situation Update
Oct 2 —Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending September 26, 2009
Oct 1 —CDC Poster: "Take 3" Actions to Fight the Flu
Oct 1 —Questions and Answers on 2009 H1N1 Vaccine Financing

September

Sept 30 —2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Seniors
Sept 29 —Questions & Answers: Influenza Diagnostic Testing During the 2009-2010 Flu Season - For the Public
Sept 29 —Interim Recommendations for Clinical Use of Influenza Diagnostic Tests During the 2009-10 Influenza Season
Sept 29 —Questions & Answers: Interim Recommendations for Clinical Use of Influenza Diagnostic Testing During the 2009-2010 Influenza Season - For Health Care Providers
Sept 28 —CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) Message: Updated Pediatric Antiviral Dosing Syringe and Compounding Information for 2009 H1N1 and Seasonal Flu
Sept 28 —WHO Director General Dr. Margaret Chan Address to the Regional Committee of the Americas: Pandemic Flu
Sept 25 —Updated Questions and Answers: Use of Antiviral Medicines for the Treatment and Prevention of Flu among Pregnant Women for the 2009–2010 Season
Sept 25 —Updated 2009-10 Flu Season Print Materials
Sept 25 —CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Situation
Sept 25 —CDC Updates International H1N1 Situation
Sept 25 —WHO: Antiviral Use and the Risk of Drug Resistance
Sept 25 —WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation
Sept 24 —H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Community and Faith-based Organizations
Sept 24 —WHO: Influenza Vaccines: Current Status
Sept 24 —WHO Director-General Statement following Fifth Meeting of the Emergency Committee
Sept 23 —CDC Launches H1N1 Flu Mobile Texting Pilot
Sept 23 —WHO: Recommended Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for use in the 2010 Southern Hemisphere Influenza Season
Sept 23 —WHO: Antigenic and Genetic Characteristics of H5N1 Viruses and Candidate H5N1 Vaccine Viruses Developed for Potential Use as Human Vaccines
Sept 23 —H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): Preparedness Tools for Professionals
Sept 23 —CDC Launches H1N1 Flu Mobile Texting Pilot
Sept 22 —Brochure: "2009 H1N1 Flu and You" (PDF - 181 KB)
Sept 22 —Updated Interim Recommendations for the Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza for the 2009-2010 Season
Sept 22 —2009-2010 Influenza Season: Information for Pharmacists
Sept 21 —H1N1 Clinicians Questions and Answers
Sept 21 —Early Results: In Children, 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Works Like Seasonal Flu Vaccine
Sept 21 —HHS Releases Findings on State and Local Pandemic Influenza Preparedness
Sept 21 —HHS Study Found States Were "Doing Well" With Developing Pandemic Flu Vaccination Plans
Sept 18 —Updated CDC Novel H1N1 Vaccination Planning Q&A
Sept 18 —Updated What To Do If You Get Sick: 2009 H1N1 and Seasonal Flu
Sept 18 —2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Pregnant Women: Questions and Answers
Sept 18 —CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Situation
Sept 18 —CDC Updates International H1N1 Situation
Sept 18 —WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation
Sept 18 —Statement by WHO Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan on Pandemic Vaccine Donations for the Developing World
Sept 17 —President Announces Plan to Expand Fight against Global H1N1 Pandemic
Sept 17 —Updated Interim Recommendations for Obstetric Health Care Providers Related to Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza for the 2009-2010 Season
Sept 15 —FDA Approves Vaccines for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus
Sept 15 —Asthma Information for Patients and Parents of Patients
Sept 14 —General Questions and Answers on Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS)
Sept 14 —General Questions and Answers on 2009 H1N1 Influenza A Vaccine Safety
Sept 14 —General Questions and Answers on Thimerosal
Sept 14 —2009 Influenza (H1N1) monovalent vaccine: Vaccine Provider Agreement Q&A
Sept 13 —School-Located Vaccination Planning Materials and Templates
Sept 11 —Questions and Answers: Monitoring Influenza Activity, Including 2009 H1N1
Sept 11 —CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Situation
Sept 11 —CDC Updates International H1N1 Situation
Sept 11 —Statement by Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infections Diseases, NIH, Regarding Early Results from Clinical Trials of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccines in Healthy Adults
Sept 11 —WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation
Sept 11 —WHO Issues Advice on Measures in School Settings
Sept 10 —Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Regarding Animal Health and 2009 Pandemic H1N1 Influenza
Sept 9 —NIAID Launches 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Trial in Pregnant Women
Sept 8 —Interim Guidance for State and Local Health Departments for Reporting Influenza-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths for the 2009-2010 Season
Sept 8 —Updated Recommendations for the Use of Antiviral Medications
Sept 8 —Questions and Answers about the Updated Antiviral Recommendations
Sept 4 —Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Child Care and Early Childhood
Sept 4 —CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Situation
Sept 4 —CDC Updates International H1N1 Situation
Sept 4 —WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation
Sept 4 —CDC Guidance on Helping Child Care and Early Childhood Programs Respond to Influenza during the 2009–2010 Influenza Season
Sept 4 —Technical Report for State and Local Public Health Officials and Child Care and Early Childhood Providers on CDC Guidance on Helping Child Care and Early Childhood Programs
Sept 3 —Surveillance for Pediatric Deaths Associated with 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection
Sept 3 —Assessment of the 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) Outbreak on Selected Countries in the Southern Hemisphere
Sept 2 —CDC Podcast: 2009 H1N1 ACIP Vaccination Recommendations
Sept 2 —Updated CDC Novel H1N1 Vaccination Planning Q&A
Sept 1 —Remarks by the President on 2009-H1N1 National Preparedness and Response
Sept 1 —Three Federal Agencies Join with Sesame Workshop to Launch National PSA Campaign Stressing Healthy Habits to Prevent H1N1 Flu Infection
Sept 1 —2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Pregnant Women: Questions and Answers

August

Aug 31 —Studies in Animals Suggest 2009 H1N1 Virus May Have Biological Advantage Over Seasonal Influenza Viruses
Aug 31 —CDC 2009 H1N1 Vaccination Campaign Planning Checklist
Aug 31 —Vaccine Distribution Q&A
Aug 29 —Ten Flu Prevention PSA Contest Finalists Chosen; Now the Public Votes for the Winner!
Aug 28 —State/Jurisdiction Contact Information for Providers Interested in Providing H1N1 Vaccine
Aug 28 —CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Situation
Aug 28 —CDC Updates International H1N1 Situation
Aug 28 —Topic Areas for CDC H1N1 Public Health Emergency Response Projects
Aug 28 —WHO: Preparing for the Second Wave: Lessons from Current Outbreaks
Aug 28 —WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation
Aug 24 —Duncan, Sebelius Unveil Recommendations for Schools on How Learning Continues in Case of Flu Outbreak
Aug 24 —President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) Releases Report Assessing H1N1 Preparations
Aug 21 —WHO Recommended Use of Antivirals
Aug 21 —CDC Updates International H1N1 Situation
Aug 21 —CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Situation
Aug 20 —WHO Guidelines for Pharmacological Management of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza and other Influenza Viruses
Aug 20 —CDC Guidance for Responses to Influenza for Institutions of Higher Education during the 2009-2010 Academic Year
Aug 20 —Preparing for the Flu Communication Toolkit for Institutions of Higher Education
Aug 19 —WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation
Aug 19 —CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to the 2009 - 2010 Influenza Season
Aug 19 —Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Businesses and Employers
Aug 18 —NIAID to Begin Trials of Candidate H1N1 Vaccines in Children
Aug 14 —Novel 2009-H1N1 Flu: International Situation Update
Aug 14 —Novel H1N1 Flu: U.S. Situation Update
Aug 11 —NIAID Scientists View Past Flu Pandemics for Clues to Future Course of 2009 H1N1 Virus
Aug 10 —Joint Statement by North American Leaders
Aug 10 —North American Leaders’ Declaration on H1N1
Aug 10 —CDC Novel H1N1 Vaccination Planning Q&A
Aug 10 —Novel H1N1 Flu: CDC Response
Aug 7 —Updated Federal Guidelines for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Schools Offer Many Options
Aug 7 —Updated Guidance for Schools for the Fall Flu Season
Aug 7 —Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Schools (Grades K-12)
Aug 6 —WHO: Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Manufacturing Process and Timeline
Aug 6 —WHO Safety of Pandemic Vaccines
Aug 5 —CDC Recommendations for the Amount of Time Persons with Influenza-Like Illness Should be Away from Others
Aug 4 —Readout of Today’s H1N1 Summit Webcast
Aug 3 —CDC: School Dismissal Monitoring System

July

July 31 —Preparing for Vaccination with Novel H1N1 Vaccine
July 31 —WHO: Pandemic influenza in pregnant women
July 31 —CDC: Novel H1N1 Flu: International Situation Update
July 31 —CDC: Novel H1N1 Flu: Facts and Figures
July 31 —CDC: Novel H1N1 Flu: U.S. Situation Update
July 30 —CDC: Novel H1N1 Vaccination Recommendations
July 30 —Managing Calls and Call Centers during a Large-Scale Influenza Outbreak: Implementation Tool
July 29 —Interim Guidance for the Detection of Novel Influenza A Virus Using Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests
July 29 —CDC Advisors Make Recommendations for Use of Vaccine Against Novel H1N1
July 28 —Questions & Answers: Novel H1N1 Influenza Vaccine (CDC)
July 24 —Novel H1N1 Vaccination Guidance for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Health Officials  (CDC)
July 24 —FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Another Test for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus
July 24 —Preliminary information important for understanding the evolving situation (WHO)
July 24 —Updated: Questions & Answers About CDC's Novel H1N1 Influenza Surveillance
July 23 —CDC Interim Guidance for People who have Close Contact with Pigs in Non-commercial Settings
July 22 —NIAID Set to Launch Clinical Trials to Test 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Candidates
July 20 —CDC: Questions and Answers About Novel H1N1 Influenza Vaccine
July 20 —FDA Approves Vaccine for 2009-2010 Seasonal Influenza
July 17 —CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Flu Situation: 55 states and territories | 40,617 cases
July 16 — President Obama designates $1.825 billion emergency funds to combat H1N1 threat
July 16 — National Survey Finds Six in Ten Americans Believe Serious Outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1) Likely in Fall/Winter
July 16 — WHO: Changes in reporting requirements for pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus infection
July 16 — CDC: Home Care Guidance: Physician Directions to Patient/Parent
July 14 — 10 Steps You Can Take: Actions for Novel H1N1 Influenza Planning and Response for Medical Offices and Outpatient Facilities
July 13 — HHS Purchases Additional H1N1 Vaccine Ingredients
July 13 — Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 2: WHO recommendations on pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccines
July 10 — CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Flu Situation: 54* states | 37,246 cases
July 9 — CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) Info Service Message: Three Reports of Oseltamivir Resistant Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Viruses
July 9 — Obama Administration Calls on Nation to Begin Planning and Preparing for Fall Flu Season & the New H1N1 Virus
July 8 — WHO: Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 news brief: no. 1 -Viruses resistant to oseltamivir (Tamiflu) identified
July 6 — CDC: Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and Feeding your Baby: What Parents Should Know
July 6 — CDC: Considerations Regarding Novel H1N1 Flu Virus in Obstetric Settings
July 6 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: Reported 94,512 Cases
July 3 — PAHO Recognizes Important US Contribution of Antivirals for Latin America and Caribbean
July 2 — WHO: Influenza A(H1N1) lessons learned and preparedness
July 2 — U.S. to Provide Antiviral Medication to Latin America and the Caribbean for Novel H1N1 Influenza
July 1 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: Reported 77,201 cases

June

June 30 — Dynasty: Influenza Virus in 1918 and Today
June 30 — UPDATE: Novel H1N1 Flu and You
June 30 — Statement by the President on Today’s Meeting to Discuss the 1976 H1N1 Flu Outbreak
June 30 — CDC Podcast: Novel H1N1 Flu and Camp
June 30 — CDC: Updated Guidance for Pregnant Women and Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus: Considerations for Clinicians
June 29 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: Reported 70,893 cases
June 26 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: Reported 59,814 cases
June 25 — CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Flu Situation: 52* states | 27,717 cases
June 25 — CDC Updates General Business and Workplace Guidance for the Prevention of Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Flu in Workers
June 23 — HHS Announces Advanced Development Contract for New Way to Make Flu Vaccine
June 22 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: Reported 52160 cases
June 18 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: 39620 cases
June 17 — WHO welcomes Sanofi-Pasteur's donation of vaccine
June 16 — Interim Guidance for Homeless and Emergency Shelters on the Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
June 16 — CDC: UPDATED H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and You
June 15 — VOA: UK Reports First Swine Flu Death Outside Americas
June 15 — PAHO Urges Measured but Alert Response to Flu Pandemic
June 15 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: 76 countries Reported 35928 cases
June 15 — CDC: Interim Guidance on Day and Residential Camps in Response to Human Infections with the Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
June 12 — CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Flu Situation: 52* states | 17855 cases
June 12 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: 74 countries Reported 29669 cases
June 12 — VOA: First Batch of a Swine Flu Vaccine Produced
June 11 — Joint Letter to Schools and School Districts Regarding H1N1 Influenza Preparations
June 11 — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Update on H1N1 Situation in the Americas
June 11 — Joint Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Homeland Security Janet Napolitano
June 11 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: 74 countries Reported 28774 cases
June 11 — WHO Press Conference on H1N1
June 11 — CDC Press Conference on Investigation of Human Cases of Novel Influenza A H1N1
June 10 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: 74 countries Reported 27737 cases
June 9 — CDC: Interim guidance for use of 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine during novel influenza A (H1N1) outbreak
June 8 — CDC Recommendations for State and Local Planning for a 2009 Novel H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Program
June 8 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: 73 countries Reported 25288 cases
June 8 — CDC UPDATE: Interim Guidance to Assist Airline Flight Deck and Cabin Crew in Identifying Passengers Who May Have Swine Influenza
June 8 — CDC UPDATE: Interim Guidance -- HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents: Considerations for Clinicians Regarding Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
June 8 — CDC UPDATE: What Adults with HIV Infection Should Know About the Novel H1N1 Flu (formerly called swine flu)
June 8 — CDC UPDATE: Interim Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Guidance for Cruise Ships
June 5 — WHO: Third Meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee
June 5 — CDC: H1N1 (Swine Flu) Questions and Answers About CDC's Online Reporting
June 5 — CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Flu Situation: 52* states | 13217 cases
June 5 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: 69 Countries Reported 21940 Cases
June 4 — Pandemic Flu: Lessons From the Frontlines
June 2 — CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Flu Situation: 52* states | 11054 cases
June 2 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: 66 Countries Reported 19273 Cases
June 2 — CDC: H1N1 (Swine Flu) Resources for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
June 1 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: 62 countries Reported 17410 cases
June 1 — CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Flu Situation: 51* states | 10053 cases

May

May 29 — CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Flu Situation: 49 states | 8975 cases
May 29 — CDC: Post-mortem Care and Safe Autopsy Procedures for Novel H1N1 Influenza
May 29 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: 53 Countries Reported 15510 Cases
May 27 — HHS 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Development Next Steps: Questions and Answers
May 27 — HHS 2009 H1N1 Vaccine Development Activities
May 27 — CDC: UPDATED H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and You
May 27 — CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Flu Situation: 48 states | 7927 cases
May 27 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: 48 Countries Reported 13398 Cases
May 26 — WHO: Availability of a New Recombinant H5N1 Vaccine Virus
May 26 — CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) Info Service Message: New and Updated CDC Guidance Related to Novel H1N1 Flu
May 26 — CDC: DSAT Guidance on CDC Import Permits for Swine-Originated Flu
May 26 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: 46 Countries Reported 12954 Cases
May 26 — CDC: Interim Recommendations for Facemask and Respirator Use to Reduce Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Transmission
May 25 — CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Flu Situation: 48 states | 6764 cases
May 24 — CDC: Interim Guidance for Correctional and Detention Facilities on Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
May 23 — CDC: Guidelines for the Submission of Tissue Specimens for the Pathologic Evaluation of Influenza Virus Infections
May 22 — HHS Takes Additional Steps Toward Development of Vaccine for the Novel Influenza A (H1N1)
May 22 — HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Sesame Workshop, and the Ad Council Launch National Campaign to Protect Families from H1N1 Virus and Stay Healthy
May 22 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: 41 Countries Reported 11168 Cases
May 22 — CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Flu Situation: 6552 cases
May 21 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: 41 Countries Reported 11034 Cases
May 21 — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Update on H1N1 Situation in the Americas
May 20 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: 41 Countries Reported 10243 Cases
May 20 — CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Flu Situation: 48 states | 5710 cases
May 20 — CDC translates H1N1 Information for Concerned Parents and Caregivers into Arabic, French, Russian and Simplified Chinese
May 20 — CDC translates H1N1 Information on H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and You into Arabic, French, Russian and Simplified Chinese
May 20 — CDC translates Key Facts about H1N1 (Swine Flu) into Arabic, French, Russian and Simplified Chinese
May 19 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: 40 Countries Reported 9830 Cases
May 19 — WHO teleconference of the Ad hoc Policy Advisory Working Group on Influenza A (H1N1) vaccines
May 19 — PAHO Briefings on Influenza Epidemic, Transcript from May 18, 2009
May 19 — CDC: FluView Surveillance Report: 2008-2009 Influenza Season, Week 18 ending May 9, 2009
May 19 — Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Addresses World Health Assembly Plenary Session
May 19 — CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Flu Situation: 48 states | 5469 cases
May 18 — WHO: Summary report of a High-Level Consultation: new influenza A (H1N1)
May 18 — WHO: Sixty-second World Health Assembly
May 18 — WHO: Concern over flu pandemic justified
May 18 — CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Flu Situation: 48 states | 5123 cases
May 18 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: 40 Countries Reported 8829 Cases
May 15 — CDC: Travel Health Warning for H1N1 Flu in Mexico Removed
May 15 — CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Flu Situation: 47 states | 4714 cases
May 15 — WHO: Timeline of Influenza A(H1N1) Cases – Interactive Map
May 15 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: 34 Countries Reported 7520 Cases
May 14 — CDC Updates U.S. H1N1 Situation: 47 States have Reported 4298 Cases
May 14 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: 33 Countries have Officially Reported 6497 Cases
May 13 — CDC: Updated H1N1 Virus Biosafety Guidelines for Laboratory Workers
May 13 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation: 33 countries Have Officially Reported 5728 Cases
May 13 — CDC: H1N1 Flu Update: U.S. Human Cases of H1N1 Flu Infection
May 12 — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Update on H1N1 Situation in the Americas
May 12 — CDC: Clinical Data Collection Forms and Templates for Collection of Information on Patients Infected with Novel Influenza A (H1N1)
May 12 — CDC: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): Resources for Laboratories
May 12 — CDC: Novel H1N1 Influenza: Resources for Clinicians
May 12 — CDC: H1N1 Flu Update: U.S. Human Cases of H1N1 Flu Infection
May 12 — CDC: Interim Guidance on Case Definitions to be Used For Investigations of Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Cases
May 12 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation Including Global Number of Laboratory Confirmed Cases
May 11 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation Including Global Number of Laboratory Confirmed Cases
May 11 — CDC: H1N1 Flu Update: U.S. Human Cases of H1N1 Flu Infection
May 11 — WHO: Assessing the severity of an influenza pandemic
May 10 — CDC: Interim CDC Guidance for Institutions of Higher Education and Post-secondary Educational Institutions in Response to Human Infections with Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
May 10 — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Situation Report on H1N1
May 10 — CDC: Interim Guidance for Public Gatherings in Response to Human Infections with Novel Influenza A (H1N1)
May 10 — CDC: Flyer: Look for these symptoms, what to do if you think you have H1N1 flu...
May 9 — CDC: FluView Surveillance Report: 2008-2009 Influenza Season, Week 17 ending May 2, 2009
May 9 — CDC: Audio and Transcript for May 9 CDC Press Briefing
May 8 — CDC: Audio and Transcript for May 8 CDC Press Briefing
May 8 — CDC: New Audio Public Service Announcement (PSA) for Kids
May 8 — CDC: Interim Guidance for Clinicians on the Prevention and Treatment of Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Influenza Virus Infection in Infants and Young Children
May 8 — CDC: Interim Additional Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed, Probable, or Suspected Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in Outpatient Hemodialysis Settings
May 8 — CDC: H1N1 Flu Update: U.S. Human Cases of H1N1 Flu Infection
May 8 — CDC: UPDATED - H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and You
May 8 — FDA: Questions and Answers on the 2009 H1N1 Flu Virus and the Food Industry
May 8 — WHO: Statement of WHO Director-General to to the ASEAN+3 Health Ministers’ Special Meeting on the H1N1 influenza situation
May 8 — Secretary Solis and Others Hold Town Hall on H1N1 in Spanish
May 8 — Acting Surgeon General Galson's Message about the H1N1 Flu
May 8 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation Including Global Number of Laboratory Confirmed Cases
May 8 — FDA: Personal Protection Equipment for the 2009 H1N1 Flu Virus
May 8 — CDC: H1N1 Flu Resources for Businesses and Employers
May 8 — CDC: Preparing Tribal Nations to Receive Strategic National Stockpile Assets
May 8 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation Including Global Number of Laboratory Confirmed Cases
May 7 — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Situation Report on H1N1
May 7 — USDA: Updated Frequently Asked Questions about H1N1
May 7 — Obama Administration and Univision to Host Spanish-Language Town Hall Meeting on H1N1 Virus
May 7 — CDC: MMWR: Update: Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infections --- Worldwide, May 6, 2009
May 7 — FDA: Testimony of Joshua M. Sharfstein, M.D., Principal Deputy Commissioner and Acting Commissioner before the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
May 7 — FDA: Dear Health Care Professionals Letter Regarding 2009 H1N1 Flu Virus
May 7 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation Including Global Number of Laboratory Confirmed Cases
May 7 — WHO: Joint FAO/WHO/OIE Statement on influenza A(H1N1) and the safety of pork
May 7 — CDC: H1N1 Flu Update: U.S. Human Cases of H1N1 Flu Infection
May 7 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation Including Global Number of Laboratory Confirmed Cases
May 6 — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Situation Report on H1N1
May 6 — DHS: Remarks by Secretary Napolitano at Media Briefing on the H1N1 Flu Outbreak
May 6 — CDC: HAN Info Service Message: NEW and UPDATED Interim CDC Guidance Documents on H1N1 Flu
May 6 — CDC: Interim CDC Guidance for Colleges, Universities, and Post-secondary Educational Institutions in Response to Human Infections with Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
May 6 — CDC: What to Do If You Get Flu-Like Symptoms
May 6 — CDC: UPDATED Interim Guidance on Antiviral Recommendations for Patients with Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection and Their Close Contacts
May 6 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation Including Global Number of Laboratory Confirmed Cases
May 6 — FDA Approves New Influenza Vaccine Production Facility
May 6 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation Including Global Number of Laboratory Confirmed Cases
May 5 — CDC: Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
May 5 — CDC: What Adults with HIV Infection Should Know About the Novel H1N1 Flu (formerly called swine flu)
May 5 — DHS: Remarks by Secretary Napolitano at Media Briefing on the H1N1 Flu Outbreak
May 5 — CDC: What to Do If You Get Flu-Like Symptoms
May 5 — CDC: Flyer: Clean Hands Save Lives!  
May 5 — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Situation Report on H1N1
May 5 — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Urges Southern Hemisphere to Remain Alert for Influenza A(H1N1)
May 5 — Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and by Acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser Regarding the Change in CDC's School and Child Care Closure Guidance
May 5 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation Including Global Number of Laboratory Confirmed Cases
May 5 — CDC: Update on School (K – 12) and Childcare Facilities: Interim CDC Guidance in Response to Human Infections with the Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
May 5 — CDC: Key Mental and Behavioral Health Issues Related to Social Distancing For State, Local, And Tribal Health Departments And Community Based Organizations
May 5 — CDC: Updated H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and You
May 5 — CDC: Interim Guidance for Employers for Protection of Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers from the Novel H1N1 Flu Virus
May 5 — CDC: Interim Guidance to Assist State and Local Health Departments in Developing Programs for Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers in Response to Human Infections with Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
May 5 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation Including Global Number of Laboratory Confirmed Cases
May 4 — Statement of WHO Director-General to the United Nations General Assembly on the H1N1 influenza situation
May 4 — DHS: Briefing Response to H1N1 (Swine) Flu
May 4 — CDC: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
May 4 — CDC: What to Do If You Get Flu-Like Symptoms
May 4 — CDC: Interim Guidance for Clinicians on Identifying and Caring for Patients with Swine-origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection
May 4 — OIE comments on the findings of “A/H1N1” in pigs in Canada
May 4 — FDA: Fraudulent 2009 H1N1 Influenza Products List
May 4 — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Situation Report on H1N1
May 4 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation
May 4 — CDC: Daily Update - Human Swine Influenza Investigation
May 4 — FDA and CDC Information on Potential “Spot Shortages” of Supplies for Treating and Preventing Novel Influenza A (H1N1)
May 4 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation
May 3 — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Situation Report on H1N1
May 3 — CDC: UPDATED - Pregnancy Guidance Info for Women in Education, Child Care, Healthcare
May 3 — What Pregnant Women Should Know About H1N1 Virus
May 3 — WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation
May 3 — WHO Updates International Swine Flu
May 3 — Daily Update - Human Swine Influenza Investigation
May 3 — UPDATED - H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and You
May 3 — UPDATED - Pregnancy Guidance Info for Women in Education, Child Care, Healthcare
May 3 — WHO Updates International Influenza A(H1N1) Flu Situation
May 2 — WHO: Vaccines for the new influenza A (H1N1)
May 2 — Statement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Canada's Detection of H1N1 in Alberta, Canada Swine
May 2 — Statement by Canadian Agriculture Minister Ritz regarding a Case of H1N1 Influenza A Identified at an Alberta Hog Farm
May 2 — H1N1 Flu: Interim Guidance for People With Heart Disease, Stroke, or Cardiovascular
May 2 — What to Do If You Get Flu-Like Symptoms
May 2 — Statement by Minister Ritz regarding a case of H1N1 influenza A identified at an Alberta hog farm
May 2 — Use of Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests for Patients with Influenza-like Illness
May 2 — CDC Interim Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Guidance for Cruise Ships
May 2 — Advice for Parents on Talking to Children About Novel H1N1 Flu Concerns
May 2 — WHO: Pandemic Influenza Prevention and Mitigation in Low Resource Communities (PDF - 210KB)
May 2 — President’s Weekly Address: Government Actions to Address the H1N1 Flu Virus
May 2 — WHO Updates International Swine Flu Situation
May 1 — CDC: Transcript and Audio for CDC Clinician Conference Call on Maternal and Child Health Issues Related to the Current Outbreak of the New Influenza Virus of Swine Origin
May 1 — CDC: Information for Pregnant Women in Education, Child Care, and Health Care
May 1 — CDC: Considerations for Pregnant Women Who are More Likely to be Exposed to Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) at Work: Information for Women in Education, Child Care, and Health Care
May 1 — CDC Update on School (K – 12) Dismissal and Childcare Facilities: Interim CDC Guidance in Response to Human Infections with the 2009 Influenza A H1N1 Virus
May 1 — CDC: H1N1 Flu Info for Child Care Providers
May 1 — CDC: UPDATED Interim Guidance: Pregnant Women and H1N1 (Swine Influenza): Considerations for Clinicians
May 1 — CDC Updates H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and You: Two New Questions
May 1 — CDC Podcast: Clean Hands Help Prevent the Flu
May 1 — CDC Updates Guidance for Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home
May 1 — WHO: Considerations on Influenza A (H1N1) and HIV Infection (PDF - 27KB)
May 1 — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Update on Influenza H1N1
May 1 — CDC Updates Guidance for Professionals: 3 Protocols for Laboratories
May 1 — CDC MMWR: Update: Infections with a Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus --- United States and Other Countries, April 28, 2009
May 1 — CDC MMWR: Update: Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Infection in Two Children --- Southern California, March--April 2009
May 1 — FDA, FTC Warn Public of Fraudulent 2009 H1N1 Influenza Products
May 1 — WHO Updates International Swine Flu Situation
May 1 — WHO Statement: No Rationale for Travel Restrictions
May 1 — FAO: The Human Influenza due to a Novel Subtype H1N1
May 1 — FDA, FTC Warn Public of Fraudulent 2009 H1N1 Influenza Products
May 1 — EPA Lists Antimicrobial Products Registered for Use Against H1N1 Viruses on Hard Surfaces
May 1 — WHO Updates International Swine Flu Situation
May 1 — CDC: Update on School (K – 12) Dismissal and Childcare Facilities: Interim CDC Guidance in Response to Human Infections with the 2009 Influenza A H1N1 Virus
May 1 — CDC: UPDATED H1N1 Virus Biosafety Guidelines for Laboratory Workers
May 1 — CDC: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Infections Alert for Institutions of Higher Education
May 1 — CDC: Guidelines for the Submission of Tissue Specimens for the Pathologic Evaluation of Influenza Virus Infections
May 1 — CDC: UPDATED Interim Guidance: Pregnant Women and H1N1 (Swine Influenza): Considerations for Clinicians

April 

Apr 30 — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Update on Influenza H1N1
Apr 30 — Testimony of Joshua M. Sharfstein, M.D., Principal Deputy Commissioner and Acting Commissioner before the Subcommittee on Health
Apr 30 — CDC: UPDATED Travel Warning: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and Severe Cases of Respiratory Illness in Mexico — Avoid Nonessential Travel to Mexico
Apr 30 — CDC MMWR: Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infections in a School --- New York City, April 2009
Apr 30 — Secretary Sebelius Takes Two Key Actions On Strategic National Stockpile
Apr 30 — FDA: Influenza (Flu) Antiviral Drugs and Related Information
Apr 30 — The President’s Remarks on H1N1
Apr 30 — Occupational Health Issues Associated with 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus - Swine Influenza (Flu)
Apr 30 — Joint FAO/WHO/OIE Statement on influenza A(H1N1) and the Safety of Pork
Apr 30 — CDC Updates Web Page: Guidance for Clinicians & Public Health Professionals
Apr 30 — CDC Guidance on Specimen Collection, Processing, and Testing for Patients with Suspected Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection
Apr 30 — CDC Updates Guidance on HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents: Considerations for Clinicians Regarding Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
Apr 30 — CDC Updates Guidance on Case Definitions to be Used for Investigations of Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Cases
Apr 30 — CDC Updates U.S. Human Cases of H1N1 Flu Infection
Apr 29 — Dept. of Education FAQs and Guidance for School Leaders (PDF – 180 KB)
Apr 29 — HHS Press Briefing on the H1N1 Flu Situation
Apr 29 — CDC Updated Guidance for Clinicians on Identifying and Caring for Patients with Swine-origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection
Apr 29 — CDC Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in a Healthcare Setting
Apr 29 — CDC Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Information for Child Care Providers
Apr 29 — CDC Guidance for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems and 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) for Management of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection
Apr 29 — WHO Elevates Pandemic Level to Phase 5
Apr 29 — CDC Updated Guidance on Antiviral Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection and Close Contacts
Apr 29 — CDC Posts Information for Concerned Parents and Caregivers
Apr 29 — WHO Updates International Swine Flu Situation
Apr 29 — CDC Guidance for Screening for Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) by State and Local Health Departments, Hospitals, and Clinicians in Regions with Few or no Reported Cases of Swine Influenza A (H1N1)
Apr 29 — CDC confirms First U.S. Fatality, in Texas
Apr 29 — CDC Guidance for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems and 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs)
Apr 29 — CDC Guidance for Clinicians: Children and Pregnant Women who may be Infected with Swine Flu
Apr 29 — CDC Updated Guidance: Case Definitions to be Used For Investigations of Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Cases
Apr 29 — CDC: Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of Medical Products and Devices for Swine Flu
Apr 29 — CDC Guidance for Clinicians: Identifying and Caring for Patients with Swine-origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection
Apr 28 — USAID Provides $5M in Emergency Support as Swine Flu Spreads
Apr 28 — WHO Update for Travelers
Apr 28 — CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza
Apr 28 — CDC Guidance for Clinicians: Prevention and Treatment of Swine-Origin Influenza Virus Infection in Young Children
Apr 28 — CDC Guidance to Assist Airline Flight Deck and Cabin Crew in Identifying Passengers Who May Have Swine Influenza
Apr 28 — WHO Issues Instructions for Shipments of Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Specimens and Virus Isolates to WHO Collaborating Centres for Influenza
Apr 28 — CDC Provides Swine Flu Public Service Announcements
Apr 28 — WHO Updates International Swine Flu Situation
Apr 28 — Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Proclamation to Confront Swine Flu Outbreak in California (PDF - 10KB)
Apr 28 — CDC Guidance for Clinicians: Pregnant Women and Swine Influenza
Apr 28 — CDC Daily Update - Human Swine Influenza Investigation
Apr 28 — CDC Releases Guidance on Specimen Collection and Processing for Patients with Suspected Swine Flu
Apr 28 — CDC Releases Antiviral Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Flu
Apr 27 — CDC Releases Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Flu in a Healthcare Setting
Apr 27 — FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Influenza Medicines, Diagnostic Test in Response to Swine Flu Outbreak in Humans
Apr 27 — Travel Warning: Avoid all Nonessential Travel to Mexico
Apr 27 — WHO Elevates Pandemic Level to Phase 4
Apr 27 — WHO Updates International Swine Flu Situation
Apr 27 — CDC Provides New Recommendations on Facemask and Respirator Use in Certain Communities with Swine Flu
Apr 27 — CDC Releases Recommendations for Antiviral Drugs and Swine Influenza
Apr 27 — Interim WHO guidance for the Surveillance of Human Infection with Swine Flu (PDF)
Apr 27 — CDC Releases Guidance for Reducing People’s Exposure to Swine Flu
Apr 26 — HHS Declares Public Health Emergency for Swine Flu
Apr 26 — Statement By Secretary Of Agriculture Vilsack Regarding Human Cases Of Swine Influenza A
Apr 26 — White House Press Briefing on Swine Flu
Apr 25 — New York City Finds Probable Cases of Swine Flu in Queens School
Apr 25 — Unedited Transcript of CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza
Apr 25 — WHO Statement: Pandemic Alert to remain at Phase 3
Apr 24 — Unedited Transcript of CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza
Apr 24 — WHO - Influenza-Like Illness in the United States and Mexico
Apr 24 — Update: Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Infections --- California and Texas, April 2009 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
Apr 23 — CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza
Apr 21 — FDA Researchers Contribute Insights into Avian Flu Virus
Apr 21 — FDA Researchers Contribute Insights into Avian Flu Virus
Apr 7 — FDA Clears Rapid Test for Avian Influenza A Virus in Humans

March

Mar 17 — New Method Could Improve Vaccines for Both Seasonal Flu and Bird Flu Disclaimer link
Mar 11 — HHS Publishes Interim Guidance on Cleaning Transit Vehicles and Facilities during a Pandemic
Mar 6 — Report: Sustaining Focus on the Nation’s Planning and Preparedness Efforts

February

Feb 26 — Second Research Team Finds Same Common Achilles' Heel in Seasonal and Pandemic Flu Viruses
Feb 25 — Philadelphia CBP Conducts First Avian Flu Response Exercise Disclaimer link
Feb 22 — Scientists Identify Proteins That Neutralize Multiple Strains of Seasonal and Pandemic Flu Viruses Disclaimer link
Feb 19 — Governors Take Steps to Safeguard Continuity of Government During a Pandemic Outbreak Disclaimer link
Feb 10 — New Study Examines H5N1 Virus Disclaimer link
Feb 4 — Experts Identify Key Area of Bird Flu Virus Disclaimer link

January

Jan 25 — China Reports 6th Case of Bird Flu This Year
Jan 15 — HHS awards nearly $500 million to build cell-based vaccine manufacturing facility
Jan 9 — Study: Excessive Use of Antiviral Drugs Could Aid Deadly Flu Disclaimer link
Jan 7 — Study: Avian Flu Becoming More Resistant to Antiviral Drugs Disclaimer link
Jan 6 — VOA Reports Woman in China Dies from Bird Flu

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