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New questions answered: What should a 2009 H1N1 vaccination provider do if there are people requesting 2009 H1N1 vaccine who are not in the initial target groups? When will vaccine be available for those who aren't in the 5 initial target groups?

What if I am pregnant and I get 2009 H1N1?
What can I do to protect myself, my baby and my family?
Is it safe for pregnant women to get a flu shot?
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CDC created the following template for you to use as an email or standard mail letter to encourage healthcare providers in your area to report adverse events following vaccination to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). You may use the letter in part or in full.

Updated question and answer for "Should I get vaccinated against 2009 H1N1 if I have had flu-like illness since the Spring of 2009?"

To provide a decision tool for providers and healthcare facilities.

This page provides clinicians with information about patients with asthma and 2009 H1N1 influenza virus.

This algorithm is designed only to assist physicians and those under their supervision in identifying indicators of and responses to symptoms of flu-like illness (i.e., fever with cough or sore throat). It does not provide guidance for other medical conditions nor is it intended to substitute for professional medical advice.

This algorithm is designed to assist physicians and those under their supervision in identifying indicators of and responses to symptoms of flu-like illness (i.e., fever with cough or sore throat). (NOTE: this guidance is not intended for use by the general public and is not a substitute for sound clinical judgment.)