CDC Swine Flu Updates
An RSS feed of new postings to the CDC Swine Flu site.

• UPDATED Interim Guidance on Antiviral Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection and Close Contacts
  Updated several sections.
• Interim 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)
  CDC recommends that state and local health departments, hospitals, and clinicians in regions with few or no reported cases of S-OIV consider the following recommendations for testing of the following persons for S-OIV infection with a nasopharyngeal swab by PCR. Also included are interim guidance on specimen collection and testing, and investigation of cases.
• Daily Update - Human Swine Influenza Investigation (4/29/09)
  Today, CDC reports additional confirmed human infections, hospitalizations and the nation's first fatality from this outbreak. The more recent illnesses and the reported death suggest that a pattern of more severe illness associated with this virus may be emerging in the U.S.
• Interim 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
  This document provides interim guidance for 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system and medical first-responders and will be updated as needed at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/guidance/. The information contained in this document is intended to complement existing guidance for healthcare personnel, ?Interim Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in a Healthcare Setting? at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/guidelines_infection_control.htm.
• CDC Health Update: Interim Guidance--Children and Pregnant Women who may be Infected with Swine-Origin Influenza Virus: Considerations for Clinicians
  Health Alert Network April 28, 2009
• UPDATED Interim Guidance on Case Definitions for Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Human Case Investigations
  This document provides interim guidance for state and local health departments conducting investigations of human cases of swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus (S-OIV). The following case definitions are for the purpose of investigations of investigation of suspected, probable, and confirmed cases of S-OIV infection.
• Swine Flu: Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of Medical Products and Devices
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in response to requests from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has issued Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) to make available to public health and medical personnel important diagnostic and therapeutic tools to identify and respond to the swine flu virus under certain circumstances. The agency issued these EUAs for the use of certain Relenza and Tamiflu antiviral products, and for the rRT-PCR Swine Flu Panel diagnostic test.
• Interim Guidance for Clinicians on Identifying and Caring for Patients with Swine-origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection
  This document provides interim guidance for clinicians who might provide care for patients with swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) or suspected swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus infection. It will be periodically updated as information becomes available.
• CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza
  CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza for April 28, 2009 2:30PM EST
• Interim Guidance for Clinicians on the Prevention and Treatment of Swine-Origin Influenza Virus Infection in Young Children
  This document provides interim guidance for clinicians who are caring for young children with confirmed or suspected swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus infection.
• Interim Guidance to Assist Airline Flight Deck and Cabin Crew in Identifying Passengers Who May Have Swine Influenza
  This document provides interim guidance for domestic and international flights originating from areas affected by the swine influenza A (H1N1) and will be updated as needed.
• Swine Flu Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
  Three audio PSAs posted to provide timely messages about what you can do to protect yourself and your family: Swine Flu Preparedness, Community Planning for Swine Flu, and Hygiene Habits to Help Fight Swine Flu.
• Interim Guidance: Pregnant Women and Swine Influenza: Considerations for Clinicians
  Pregnant women with swine influenza would be expected to present with typical acute respiratory illness (e.g., cough, sore throat, rhinorrhea) and fever or feverishness. Many pregnant women will go on to have a typical course of uncomplicated influenza. However, for some pregnant women, illness might progress rapidly, and might be complicated by secondary bacterial infections including pneumonia.
• Swine Influenza Investigation Update - Audio Files
  Audio now posted for two recent clinician conference calls.
• Interim Guidance on Specimen Collection and Processing for Patients with Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection
  Provides interim guidance on appropriate specimen collection, storage, and processing for patients with suspected swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection.
• Interim Guidance on Antiviral Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection and Close Contacts
  Provides interim guidance on the use of antiviral agents for treatment and chemoprophylaxis of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection. This includes patients with confirmed, probable or suspected swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection and their close contacts.
• Video Podcast: Symptoms of Swine Flu
  In this video, Dr. Joe Bresee, with CDC's Influenza Division, describes the symptoms of swine flu and warning signs to look for that indicate the need for urgent medical attention.
• Interim Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in a Healthcare Setting
  Updated case definition.
• Travel Health Warning: Swine Influenza and Severe Cases of Respiratory Illness in Mexico -- Avoid Nonessential Travel to Mexico
  As of April 27, 2009, the Government of Mexico has reported 18 laboratory confirmed human cases of swine influenza A/H1N1 infection. At this time, CDC recommends that U.S. travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Mexico.
• UPDATED Interim Guidance on Case Definitions for Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Human Case Investigations
  This document provides interim guidance for state and local health departments conducting investigations of human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus. The following case definitions are for the purpose of investigations of suspected, probable, and confirmed cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection.
• CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza
  CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza for April 27, 2009 1PM EST
• Update: Human Swine Influenza Investigation
  As of 1:00 PM on April 27, CDC has confirmed 40 human cases of swine flu in the U.S.: 7 in California, 2 in Kansas, 28 in New York City, 1 in Ohio, and 2 in Texas.
• Antiviral Drugs and Swine Influenza
  CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment or prevention of infection with swine influenza viruses. These medications must be prescribed by a health care professional.
• Interim CDC Guidance for Nonpharmaceutical Community Mitigation in Response to Human Infections with Swine Influenza (H1N1) Virus
  This document provides interim planning guidance for state, territorial, tribal, and local communities that focuses on several nonpharmaceutical measures that might be useful during this outbreak of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus aimed at reducing disease transmission and associated morbidity and mortality.
• CDC Health Update: Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Update: New Interim Recommendations and Guidance for Health Directors about Strategic National Stockpile Materiel
  As part of an ongoing investigation into an outbreak of swine influenza A (H1N1) in the United States and Mexico, CDC today announced confirmation of an additional 13 human cases of infection with swine flu in the U.S, bringing the total number of cases to 21 so far. At this time, cases of swine influenza have been confirmed in California, Kansas, New York City, Ohio and Texas. Based on the rapid spread of the virus thus far, public health officials believe that more cases will be identified over the next several weeks.
• CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza
  CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza for April 26, 2009 3PM EST
• Swine Influenza and You
  New Question Added
• Swine Influenza and You
  New Questions Added
• Risk of Swine Flu Associated with Travel to Affected Areas
  People traveling from the United States to affected areas should be aware of the risk of illness with swine flu and take precautions. People entering the United States who are experiencing symptoms consistent with swine flu and have traveled to an affected area, or have been exposed to someone possibly infected with swine flu, during the last 7 days should report their illnesses to their health care provider immediately and inform them of their recent travel.
• Update: Human Swine Influenza Investigation
  As of 9:00 AM on April 26, CDC has confirmed 20 human cases of swine flu in the U.S.: 7 in California, 2 in Kansas, 8 in New York City, 1 in Ohio, and 2 in Texas.
• Media Availability on CDC Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza
  Press briefing from April 25, 2009. CDC's Dr. Anne Schuchat, Interim Director for Science and Public Health Programs and and Dr. Daniel Jernigan, Director of the Influenza Division.
• Interim Recommendations for Facemask and Respirator Use in Certain Community Settings Where Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Transmission Has Been Detected
  Information on the effectiveness of facemasks and respirators for the control of influenza in community settings is extremely limited. These interim recommendations have been developed on the basis of public health judgment and the historical use of facemasks and respirators in other settings.
• Update: U.S. Human Cases of Swine Flu Infection
  Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in the U.S.
• Interim Guidance for Swine influenza A (H1N1): Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home
  Interim Guidance for Swine influenza A (H1N1): Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home
• Travel Health Precaution - Swine Influenza and Severe Cases of Respiratory Illness in Mexico
  CDC has NOT recommended that people avoid travel to Mexico at this time. However, if you are planning travel to Mexico, follow recommendations to help you and your family stay safe and healthy.
• Swine Flu and Safe Travel in the United States
  CDC has NOT recommended that people avoid travel at this time. However, if you are planning travel, please follow recommendations to reduce your risk of infection and stay healthy.
• CDC Health Advisory
  Investigation and Interim Recommendations: Swine Influenza (H1N1) Distributed via Health Alert Network CDCHAN-000281-2009-04-25-ALT-N
• Swine Flu Video Podcast
  Dr. Joe Bresee, with the CDC Influenza Division, describes swine flu - its signs and symptoms, how it's transmitted, medicines to treat it, steps people can take to protect themselves from it, and what people should do if they become ill.
• Swine Flu Updates on CDC's Twitter Feed
  Follow CDC on Twitter to get real-time updates on the swine flu investigation
• Human Swine Influenza Investigation
  Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in the U.S. in San Diego County and Imperial County, California as well as in San Antonio, Texas. Internationally, human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in Mexico.
• Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Biosafety Guidelines for Laboratory Workers
  This guidance is for laboratory workers who may be processing or performing diagnostic testing on clinical specimens from patients with suspected swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection, or performing viral isolation.
• Interim Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in a Healthcare Setting
  This document provides interim guidance and will be updated as needed.
• Interim Guidance on Case Definitions for Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Human Case Investigations
  This document provides interim guidance for state and local health departments conducting investigations of human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus. The following case definitions are for the purpose of investigations of suspected, probable, and confirmed cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection.
• MMWR Update: Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Infections --- California and Texas, April 2009
  Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) April 24, 2009, Vol. 58, Dispatch
• Swine Influenza and You
  What is swine flu? Are there human infections with swine flu in the U.S.? Is this swine flu virus contagious? What are the signs and symptoms of swine flu in people? How serious is swine flu infection?...
• Key Facts about Swine Influenza (Swine Flu)
  What is Swine Influenza? How many swine flu viruses are there? Can humans catch swine flu?...
• CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza
  CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza
• CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza
  CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza
• MMWR: Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Infection in Two Children --- Southern California, March--April 2009
  Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) April 21, 2009, Vol. 58, Dispatch