Helpful Influenza A H1N1 Information

Helpful Influenza A H1N1 Information from CDC Website:

Access to current information on the outbreak of human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection can be found on these Web sites:

U.S. InformationInternational InformationFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tests
CDC Guidance on Specimen Collection, Processing, and Testing for Patients with Suspected Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection (April 30)
FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Influenza Medicines, Diagnostic Test in Response to Swine Flu Outbreak in Humans (April 27)

Vaccines
WHO: Vaccines for the new influenza A (H1N1) (May 2)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research Activities on 2009 H1N1 Influenza [third item]

Medications
FDA Fact Sheets on Relenza® and Tamiflu® for Patients and Health Providers (April 30)
CDC: Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of Medical Products and Devices for Swine Flu (April 30)
CDC Updates Antiviral Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Flu (April 29)
FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Influenza Medicines, Diagnostic Test in Response to Swine Flu Outbreak in Humans (April 27)

Masks
CDC Provides New Recommendations on Facemask and Respirator Use in Certain Communities with Swine Flu (April 27)