Provider Vaccine and Vaccination Guidance
  * CDC is currently working to make the VIS available in several languages

• 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine - Dose Spacing and Administration with Seasonal Influenza and Other Vaccines (Nov.23, 2009)

• 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine - Dose Spacing for Children 6 Months through 9 Years of Age (Nov.23, 2009)

• 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine - Administration with Seasonal Influenza and Other Vaccines (Nov.23, 2009)

• Use of Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Influenza Vaccine in Pregnant Women
  (Nov.10, 2009)
  

• Maryland H1N1 Vaccine Ordering Guidance #1

• CDC Q&A: Sept. 23, 2009

• FDA Approved H1N1 Vaccine Summary

• Needle Length and Injection Site for Inactivated Influenza Vaccine

• SAMPLE - Maryland 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) Monovalent Vaccine Provider Agreement and Initial Order Form

• Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) 2009 H1N1 Influenza - Live, Attenuated (the nasal spray vaccine)

• (Spanish Version) Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) 2009 H1N1 Influenza - Live, Attenuated (the nasal spray vaccine)

• Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) 2009 H1N1 Influenza - Inactivated (the "flu shot")

• (Spanish Version) Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) 2009 H1N1 Influenza - Inactivated (the "flu shot")

• CDC: Questions and Answers on 2009 H1N1 Vaccine Financing

• Maryland Medicaid Reimbursement Codes

Reporting Vaccines Administered

• Reporting Vaccines Administered
  Resources concerning the reporting of information, about doses of 2009 H1N1 Vaccine administered, to DHMH.

• Provider guidance for use of the 2009-2010 H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Consent and Administration Record

Healthcare Provider Information

EVALUATION

• Interim Guidance for Specimen Collection for Possible Novel H1N1 Flu Cases for Sentinel Providers and Local Health Departments (updated August 5, 2009)

• Maryland Epidemiological Information

• Interim Guidance for Clinicians on Identifying and Caring for Patients with Swine-origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection

• Guidelines for the Submission of Tissue Specimens for the Pathologic Evaluation of Influenza Virus Infections

• Use of Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests for Patients with Influenza-like Illness during the Novel H1N1 Influenza Virus (Swine Flu) Outbreak

• New!  Interim Maryland Guidance on Screening Patients, Staff, and Visitors for H1N1 - (updated May 4, 2009)

• CDC Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel

• CDC Questions & Answers Regarding Respiratory Protection for Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza among Healthcare Personnel

TREATMENT

• Interim CDC Antiviral Guidance

• CDC May 27 Guidance on Antiviral Treatment

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

• New!  Interim Maryland Recommendations for the Protection of Pregnant Healthcare Providers - (updated May 5, 2009)

• Patients with Cardiovascular Disease

• HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents

• Pregnant Women and Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Considerations for Clinicians

H1N1 (Swine) Flu Response - Webcasts

• DHMH Provider Webinar #1 - October 22, 2009

• H1N1 Disease and Vaccine in Maryland Update - (October 22, 2009)

  • Webinar Summary
  • Clinical Webinar Questions
  • Miscellaneous Webinar Questions
  • Vaccine Distribution/Ordering Webinar Questions
• DHMH Provider Webinar #2 - November 5, 2009
• H1N1 Disease and Vaccine in Maryland Update - (November 5, 2009)

  • Webinar Summary
  • Webinar Miscellansous Questions
  • Vaccine Distribution/Ordering Webinar Questions

Hospital Information

• Interim Guidance for Specimen Collection for Possible Novel H1N1 Flu Cases for Sentinel Providers and Local Health Departments (updated August 5, 2009)

• New!  Interim Maryland Guidance on Screening Patients, Staff, and Visitors for H1N1 - (updated May 4, 2009)

• CDC Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel

• CDC Questions & Answers Regarding Respiratory Protection for Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza among Healthcare Personnel

• Link to OP&R Secure site

Laboratories Information

• Interim Guidance for Specimen Collection for Possible Novel H1N1 Flu Cases for Sentinel Providers and Local Health Departments (updated August 5, 2009)

• Safety Guidelines for Laboratory Workers

• State of Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Laboratories Administration

Workplace Safety

• Recommendation For The Re-Use Of N-95 Respirators (November13, 2009)

• CDC Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel

• CDC Questions & Answers Regarding Respiratory Protection for Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza among Healthcare Personnel

• Health Care Facilities:  Interim Maryland Guidance on Screening Patients, Staff, and Visitors for H1N1 - (updated May 4, 2009)

• General Office Infection Control