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Where can healthcare providers obtain 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine?
How should healthcare providers organize their clinics for vaccination?
How many vaccine doses will a pregnant woman need to get?
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Why does CDC advise pregnant women to receive the 2009 H1N1 influenza (flu) vaccine (shot)?
Will the seasonal flu shot also protect against the 2009 H1N1 flu?
Are there flu vaccines that pregnant women should not get?
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During week 38 (September 20-26, 2009), influenza activity remained stable in the United States; however, there were still higher levels of influenza-like illness than is normal for this time of year.

The age for two doses is different for seasonal (6 months through 8 years) and 2009 H1N1 monovalent vaccine (6 months through 9 years) in the package inserts. Does CDC recommend that clinicians follow the recommendation in the package inserts?
Can a person who has received LAIV test positive on a rapid influenza diagnostic test? and more...

Explains to vaccine recipients, their parents, or their legal representatives both the benefits and risks of the vaccine.

Explains to vaccine recipients, their parents, or their legal representatives both the benefits and risks of the vaccine.

Weekly 2009 H1N1 Flu Media Briefing

This report provides an update to the international situation as of October 2, 2009. As of October 2, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) regions have reported over 343,298 laboratory-confirmed cases of 2009 H1N1 with at least 4,108 deaths.

As of 11:00 AM ET on October 2, 2009, CDC is reporting 16,174 hospitalizations and 1,379 deaths. This reports all influenza and pneumonia-associated hospitalizations and deaths (including 2009 H1N1 and seasonal flu) since August 30, 2009 received by CDC from U.S. states and territories.

Considerations of financing distinguish between those related to the vaccine itself, the ancillary supplies needed to administer the vaccine, and the actual administration of the vaccine.