Rid Virus

This document provides guidance to help decrease the spread of influenza (flu) among children in early childhood programs and among early childhood providers during the 2009–2010 flu season.

n this podcast, Dr. John Brooks, of CDC's HIV/AIDS Prevention Program, discusses CDC's Interim Guidance for HIV-infected adults and adolescents regarding the novel H1N1 flu virus. He explains that while HIV-infected individuals may experience more severe complications of the H1N1 virus, the information available so far doesn't seem to indicate that people living with HIV infection are at greater risk of getting the novel H1N1 flu.

Questions and Answera about 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Pregnant Women

This document is intended for state and local planners. Its purpose is to outline the main 2009 influenza A (H1N1) monovalent vaccine (“ 2009 H1N1 vaccine”) planning actions. It is not meant to be exhaustive, and more detailed guidance is, or will be, available on specific topics. Within each state, the checklist should be tailored to distinguish between state and local responsibilities.

The purpose of this document is to provide information on plans for distribution of 2009 H1N1 vaccine.

During week 32 (August 16-22, 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.

Provides a state-by-state list of names, websites, phone numbers, and email addresses.

New question added: Do those that have been previously vaccinated against the 1976 swine influenza need to get vaccinated against the 2009 H1N1 influenza?

As of 11:00 AM ET on August 28, 2009, CDC is reporting 8,842 hospitalized cases and 555 deaths in 51 states and territories (including the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands).