Novel H1N1 Flu

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Status Report

Currently all 50 states and the District of Columbia have one or more public health laboratories qualified to conduct confirmatory testing of the novel H1N1 virus.  As a result, delivery of test results has been expedited, leading to improved disease control measures.

As of March 2010, the majority of influenza viruses identified continue to be 2009 H1N1 influenza A viruses. With rare exception, these viruses remain susceptible to the antiviral drugs oseltamivir and zanamivir.

Nationally, visits to doctors for influenza-like illness (ILI) remain relatively low. Laboratory-confirmed hospitalization rates have leveled off. No states reported widespread influenza activity between March 21-27, though regional flu activity has been reported in the Southeast US in recent weeks.

For immediate weekly updates on the status of the Flu in your region see CDC's FluView.

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CDC Guidelines & Resources

CDC Guidance Documents - List of guidance documents for public health laboratories.

CDC's Division of State and Local Readiness approves use of Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Funds for response to Influenza A H1NI (swine-like) outbreak. For the specific criteria on how PHEP grantees can use Budget Period 9 funds, click here (requires login).

Clinical and hospital labs are asked to contact their state public health laboratory for testing recommendations issued by state and local health agencies.

H1N1 Flu: Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of Medical Products and Devices

 National H1N1 Flu Activity Map

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