Kentucky-Specific Clinical Information from the Department for Public Health (KDPH)                                               

• KDPH 2010 Guidelines for Expired H1N1 Vaccine
• KDPH 2010 H1N1 Disposal Form
• New Caregiver Instructions for Mixing Tamiflu Capsules with Liquids if Child Cannot Swallow Capsules
• KDPH 2009 Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting (VAERS) Guidance Letter (Nov. 17, 2009)
• KDPH 2009 H1N1 Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV) Guidance Letter (Nov. 12, 2009)
• KDPH Updated Clinician's Guidance Letter (Oct. 13, 2009)
• KDPH Novel H1N1 Influenza Key Points for Clinicians (Oct. 13, 2009)
• KDPH Updated Clinician's Guidance for Pediatric Prescription of Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) for H1N1 Treatment (Sept. 28, 2009)
• KDPH Novel H1N1 Vaccinator Recruitment Letter (Aug. 28, 2009)
• KDPH Recommended Modifications of Existing CDC Recommendations for Infection Control in Healthcare Settings and for Facemask and N95 Respirator Use (Sept. 21, 2009)
• KDPH Updated Clinician H1N1 Algorithm (Aug. 26, 2009)
• KDPH H1N1 Provider Enrollment Packet (Sept. 24, 2009)
• Pharmacy Only - H1N1 Pharmacy Provider Enrollment Form (Sept. 30, 2009)
• KDPH Facts About Facemasks Sheet (Oct. 22, 2009)
• Download an audio file of the KDPH Conference Call for Clinicians (Oct. 22, 2009)

Kentucky Weekly Surveillance Information

• Download the Kentucky FluView: H1N1 Surveillance Weekly Report.

Clinical Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• Updated Interim Recommendations for the Use of Antivirals in the Treament and Prevention of Influenza for the 2009-2010 Season
• Interim Guidance for Using Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests
• Interim Guidance for Handling Clinical Specimens or Isolates Containing 2009 H1N1 Influenza A Virus
• Interim Guidance for Clinicians on Identifying and Caring for Patients with 2009 H1N1 Influenza A Virus
• Interim Guidance for Use of Pneumococcal Vaccine

Clinical Information for Specific Groups from CDC

• Pregnant Women and Influenza A: Considerations for Clinicians
• Interim Guidance for the Prevention and Treatment of Novel H1N1 Infection in Infants and Children
• Consideration Regarding Novel H1N1 Flu Virus in Obstetric Settings
• Interim Guidance HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents: Considerations for Clinicians
• Interim Guidance for Clinicians for Treating People with Heart Disease, Stroke or Cardiovascular Disease
• Home Care Guidance: Physician Directions to Patient/Parent
• Guidance on Exclusion from Work/School Settings
• "Surveillance for Pediatric Deaths Associated with 2009 Pandemica Influenza A (H1N1) -- United States, April-August 2009"

Additional guidance for health professionals can be found at Flu.gov or at the CDC's Web site.