H1N1 FLU UPDATES

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Healthcare Provider registration form to receive Texas Novel H1N1 Vaccine

H1N1 Flu Information

Snapshot Infuenza information
Nov 1. 2009

Vaccine Financing CDC Questions and Answers
Oct 10. 2009

Guidance for Bexar County Clinicians Treatment for Influenza-like Illness
Sept 29. 2009

When to Seek Medical care.
Sept 23. 2009

Who should get the H1N1 Vaccine.
Sept 23, 2009

Who should receive anti Virus Treatment
Sept 23, 2009

H1N1.
Sept 23, 2009

The Texas Department of State Health Services has now posted the Final registration and Provider Agreement for H1N1 vaccine. The following link for access to the online Provider Agreement and Final Registration form. https://www.questionpro.com/akira/TakeSurvey?id=1353971 Sept 21. 2009

FDA Approves Vaccines for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus.
Sept 21, 2009

Local, state, and national organizations monitoring H1N1 Influenza.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention
What's New on the H1N1 Flu. Updated regularly

San Antonio Metro Health

Texas Department of Health Services

National H1N1 Flu Situation page

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Public Guidance

The CDC has provided guidance for the public on what to do if they become sick with flu-like symptoms, including infection with novel H1N1. CDC also has issued instructions on taking care of a sick person at home. Novel H1N1 infection has been reported to cause a wide range of symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. In addition, a significant number of people also have reported nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Everyone should take everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs, including frequent hand washing and people who are sick should stay home and avoid contact with others in order to limit further spread of the disease.