Flu News & Information
For the 2011-2012 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that all people 6 months of age and older get vaccinated.
Flu Resources
- CDC. CDC Recommendations for Influenza Antiviral Medications Remain Unchanged. 2/7/12
- MA DPH. Information on the New Influenza A(H3N2) Variant Virus / Increased Surveillance for Influenza A(H3N2)v Virus Infections Particularly in Young Children (Elementary School Age and Younger). 1/11/12
- CDC. CDC will be supporting organizations across the country in their vaccination efforts during National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 4-10). Podcasts, ecards and other e-health activities are available to support this effort. Widget graphics can help in promoting the ongoing flu vaccine efforts by placing on your web pages. NIVW 2011 will be slightly different than in previous years in that each day of the week will not be dedicated to one particular audience. Instead, each day of NIVW will focus on the importance of everyone 6 months of age and older getting vaccinated against the flu. Materials and messages for certain populations, such as pregnant women, health care workers, seniors, parents, and others will still be available. These tools can be placed in any way that works best for your particular site. We are hoping to see these graphics on as many of our partner sites as possible in the weeks leading up to, and even past NIVW.
- CDC. Winter Weather Tips
- CDC. Antiviral Drugs Interim Recommendations for for Health Care Professionals
- CDC. Guidance for Clinicians on the Use of Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests for the 2010-2011 Influenza Season
- CDC. Flu Activity & Surveillance
- CDC Foundation. Flu Update Newsletter: How to prevent flu in your workplace
- CDC. Q&A: What's new about the flu vaccine for this flu season?
- CDC. Prevention Strategies for Seasonal Influenza in Healthcare Settings
- CDC. CDC adds videos, psas, and web tools for use during the influenza season.
- CDC. Information for Health Professionals
- Immunization Action Coalition. Vaccine Information Statements
