NEW: The 2009 H1N1 Pandemic: Summary Highlights of CDC's Response, April 2009-April 2010

Published June 16, 2010 at 10:04 a.m.

This document summarizes key events of the 2009 H1N1 pandemic and CDC's response activities for historical purposes ...

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NEW: Questions and Answers about Updating Guidance on Infection Control Measures for Influenza in Healthcare Settings

Published June 22, 2010 at 1:09 p.m.

Proposed updated guidance for seasonal influenza and the Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel has been published in the Federal Register, along with a Request for Comments ... The comment period began on June 22, and will end on July 22 ... All comments received during the comment period will be considered, following which final guidance will posted on the CDC web site ...

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New CDC test to detect human infections with the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus authorized for use by FDA

Published June 22, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.

This document announces a new influenza diagnostic test developed by CDC that was FDA authorized today for use in detecting human infections with the 2009 H1N1 virus ...

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UPDATE: CDC Guidance for Day and Residential Camp Responses to Influenza during the 2010 Summer Camp Season

Published May 17, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

This document provides guidance to help prevent and control the spread of influenza (flu), including 2009 H1N1 flu, among campers and camp staff during the 2010 summer camp season. This guidance updates the earlier camp guidance on "novel influenza A (H1N1 flu) virus" that was issued on June 14, 2009 ...

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UPDATE: Questions and Answers about Updating Guidance on Infection Control Measures for Influenza in Healthcare Settings

Published May 3, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.

CDC is updating the Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel ... Circumstances have changed significantly with respect to availability of a safe and effective vaccine, and in terms of what we know about the health impact of the novel H1N1 influenza strain. The guidance is being updated to reflect newer information ...

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UPDATE: CDC estimates of 2009 H1N1 related cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States from April 2009 - March 13, 2010.

Published April 19, 2010 at 12:17 p.m.

CDC has again updated its estimates of the total number of 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States since April, 2009. The new estimates incorporate an additional four weeks of flu data from the previous estimates released on March 12, 2010 ...

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UPDATE: Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30, 2009 to April 3, 2010

Published April 16, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

As of April 16, 2010, the Aggregate Hospitalizations and Deaths Reporting Activity (AHDRA) has concluded for the 2009-2010 flu season. The AHDRA surveillance system was created specifically in response to the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, and the system will be maintained for quick implementation in the event of another flu pandemic. CDC will continue to track hospitalizations and deaths through its traditional seasonal flu surveillance systems during the 2010-2011 season. Pneumonia and influenza-related

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NEW: Press Briefing Transcript - CDC 2009 H1N1 Flu Media Briefing (Rough Transcript)

Published March 29, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

Transcript for March 29, 2010 telebriefing. Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A. Anne Schuchat, M.D., Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. We are continuing to see people with serious illness from the pandemic H1N1 virus, especially in some of the southeastern states, and vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and those you love from further illness or death ...

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Severe H1N1 Swine Flu Up in South

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Published March 29, 2010 at 5:17 p.m.

H1N1 swine flu hospitalizations in Georgia have returned to October levels, triggering a nationwide CDC warning that too many at-risk people have not been vaccinated ...

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Swine flu danger appears to be ebbing

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Published March 19, 2010 at 6:50 p.m.
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The CDC says a third wave of the H1N1 pandemic is less likely in the U.S. Attention now turns to the Southern Hemisphere, where flu season is just beginning ... The likelihood of a third wave of pandemic H1N1 influenza appears to be declining as all indicators of swine flu activity remain low throughout the bulk of the country, according to data released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

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   Recommendations to prevent the spread of the virus among humans include using standard infection control against influenza. This includes frequent washing of hands with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand sanitizers, especially after being out in public.