CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) Info Service Message: Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Unused Doses from Certain Lots of Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 Vaccine in Pre-Filled Syringes
As of January 7, 2010, the cumulative pro rata allocation is approximately 136 million doses of 2009 H1N1 vaccine. As of January 5, 2010, approximately 111 million doses have been shipped, so supplies of 2009 H1N1 vaccine available to be administered are ample. Although the 2009 H1N1 vaccine was initially prioritized to certain target groups, due to the increase in supply most jurisdictions are now making vaccine available for everyone who wishes to receive it. <..more..>
UPDATE: 2009 H1N1 Flu International Situation Update
This report provides an update to the international situation as of January 4, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page. <<..more..>>
UPDATED: Antiviral Drugs for the 2009-2010 Influenza Season
This podcast discusses the use of antiviral drugs for the treatment and prevention of influenza, including 2009 H1N1, during the 2009-2010 influenza season <..more..>
NEW: Updated Interim Recommendations: Special Considerations for Clinicians Regarding 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Severely Immunosuppressed Patients
These interim recommendations refer to patients who are severely immunosuppressed as a result of receiving treatment for malignancies; or as a result of receiving treatment related to solid organ or hematopoietic stem cell transplants; or as a result of autoimmune conditions and treatment. In addition to this guidance, there are documents available for caregivers of adult and adolescent HIV-infected patients as well as for patients with rheumatological diseases <..more..>
UPDATE: Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending December 12, 2009
During the week of December 6, 2009-December 12, 2009, flu activity declined in the United States as reported in FluView. The number of states reporting widespread flu activity decreased from 14 to 11. <..more..>
UPDATE: Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending November 28, 2009
During the week of November 22-28, 2009, flu activity declined in the United States as reported in FluView. The number of states reporting widespread flu activity decreased from 32 to 25 and visits to doctors for influenza-like illness declined nationally from the previous week. In addition, flu-related hospitalizations and deaths continue to decline, but remain high compared to what is expected for this time of year <more>
UPDATE: 2009 H1N1 Flu International Situation Update
This report provides an update to the international situation as of December 4, 2009. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page <more>.
New: Caring for Someone Sick at Home
Will you know what to do if someone in your home gets the flu? This new online guide from CDC provides step-by-step instructions on how to care for someone sick in your home. Learn what you can do to help your family this flu season <more>
New: 2009 H1N1 Flu International Situation Update
This report provides an update to the international situation as of November 27, 2009. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page...more
NEW: CDC Estimates of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths in the United States, April – October 17, 2009
CDC has developed a method to provide an estimated range of the total number of 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States since April, 2009, as well as a breakdown of these estimates by age groups...<more>