Influenza (Flu) in Healthcare Settings

Prevention & Control of Influenza in Healthcare Settings

General Information

• New Real-Time Test for Respiratory Viruses: FDA press release Jan. 18, 2008

Guidelines

These resources may be of use to healthcare professionals.

• Prevention and Control of Influenza Update
  PDF (585KB, 62 pages) ACIP MMWR July 17, 2008 / 57(Early Release);1-60
• Healthcare-Associated Influenza (Flu) Guidelines
  (Excerpted from the 2003 Pneumonia Guidelines)
• Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings 2002
• More Influenza Infection Control information...

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