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Influenza 

• Avian Influenza A (H7N9) Virus
• 2012-2013 Influenza Season: Information for Pharmacists
• MMWR: Interim Adjusted Estimates of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness, February 22, 2013
• Inflenza Partner Letter: Week 16-Ending on April 20, 2013

• Influenza-like Illness:
  Within 1 week to local health department (Numerical totals only) 
• Influenza-associated pediatric mortality:
  (age <18 years): Within 1 week to local health department
• Positive laboratory results for influenza:
  by type and subtype, as available (RT-PCR, immunoflourescence, or culture only) in aggregate weekly to DIDE via fax (304)-558-8736
• Outbreaks:
  Immediately to local health departments

Local Health Department Lookup

• West Virginia DIDE Protocol
• Appendix 1: Avian influenza

• Influenza-like illness is defined as fever ≥100°F(38°C) and cough and/or sore throat without another identified cause.
• Influenza-Associated Pediatric Mortality
• Novel influenza A virus infections

• WV Influenza Weekly Reporting Form
• WVEDSS
• Influenza, Death in Pregnant or Post Partum Women reporting form
• Influenza, Novel (PDF VERSION)
• Novel Influenza A Case Screening Form (PDF VERSION)
• Influenza, Pediatric Death 
• Sentinel Provider Enrollment Form

• Human Influenza A (H5) Domestic Case Screening Form
• Human Influenza A (H5) Domestic Case Screening Form Instructions

• Information on H7N9
• Information on H3N2 Variant
• Public Information Sheet
• Nasopharyngeal Swab Demonstration  Produced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Infectious Disease Society of America Guidelines for Seasonal Influenza
• ACIP Vaccine Regulations 2011
• Vaccine Information Statements
• MMWR Antiviral Guidelines
• MMWR Antiviral Guidelines Clarification 2011 - 2012 (pdf)
• Antiviral Agents for the Treatment and Chemoprophylaxis of Influenza
• Who should be tested for influenza?
• How should I test for influenza?
• Guidance for Clinicians on the Use of Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests
• How do I interpret rapid test results for influenza?
• Sentinel Provider Enrollment Form

• Nasopharyngeal Swab Demonstration for Pertussis  Produced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Flu Letter for Parents: DOC or PDF - (March 27, 2013)
• Guidance for School Administrators to Help Reduce the Spread of Seasonal Influenza in K-12 Schools
• How to Clean and Disinfect Schools to Help Slow the Spread of Flu
• Flu Guidance for Parents
• Interim Guidance for School Administrators Associated with Possible Outbreaks of H3N2
• School Influenza Tool Kit

• Guidelines for investigating influenza outbreaks in healthy populations
• Outbreak Line List (MS Excel 2003)
• West Virginia Office of Laboratory Services Influenza Page

• Influenza Outbreak Report Form
• CDC Interim Guidance for Influenza Outbreak Management in Long-Term Care Facilities
• Guidelines for Suspected Influenza Outbreaks in Nursing Homes/Long Term Care Facilities
• Line Listing for Suspected Influenza Outbreaks in Nursing Homes/Long Term Care Facilities
• Template: Flu Letter to Family and Sign (December 28, 2012)
• Infection Control Measures for Preventing and Controlling Influenza Transmission in Long Term Care Facilities
• IDSA Seasonal Influenza Guidelines (September 2012 Version)
• ALSO SEE: Prevention and Control of Influenza Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2010
• West Virginia Office of Laboratory Services Influenza Page
• Nasopharyngeal Swab Demonstration  Produced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Guidelines for Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings

• Checklist for Recruiting Sentinel Providers
• Sample Memo from Local Health Departments to Recruits
• Sentinel Provider FAQ Sheet
• Instructions for Collection of Nasopharyngeal Swab Specimens (UPDATED)
• Virology Laboratory Respiratory Virus Test Submission Form (UPDATED)
• Requisition for Influenza Testing Kit Supplies

• 2012-13 Influenza Surveillance Data (Updated Weekly)

      Archived Surveillance Data

• CDC Information: Influenza Activity and Surveillance
• CDC Information: Seasonal Influenza
• World Health Organization (WHO) Information: Influenza
• WVPHA Poster - Hospitalizations Associated with Seasonal Influenza - Kanawha County 2008 - 2009