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Influenza 

Reporting Guidelines

• 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

Protocol

• West Virginia DIDE Protocol Updated
• Appendix 1: Avian influenza

Case Definition

• 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

Required Forms

• WV Influenza Weekly Reporting Form
• WVEDDS
• Influenza, Death in Pregnant or Post Partum Women reporting form
• Influenza, Novel
• Influenza, Pediatric Death 
• Sentinel Provider Enrollment Form

Required Forms - Avian Influenza

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

General Information

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

Information for Providers

• Infectious Disease Society of America Guidelines for Seasonal Influenza
• ACIP Vaccine Regulations 2011
• 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?
• 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

Outbreak Toolkit for Healthy Populations

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

Nursing Home Outbreak Toolkit

• CDC Interim Guidance for Influenza Outbreak Management in Long-Term Care Facilities
• Guidelines for Suspected Influenza Outbreaks in Nursing Homes
• Line listing for Nursing Home Influenza-like Illness Outbreak
• Infection Control Measures for Preventing and Controlling Influenza Transmission in Long Term Care Facilities
• 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

Influenza Sentinel Provider Resources

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

Influenza Surveillance Data

• 2011-12 Influenza Surveillance Data (Updated Weekly)

      Archived Surveillance Data

Other Links

• 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