Seasonal Influenza Information for Healthcare Professionals
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The links below lead to the most current information from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about the 08-09 vaccine and the use of antivirals.
December 19, 2008 CDC Health Advisory: Interim Recommendations for the Use of Antivirals
Influenza Vaccine Recommendations
Influenza Antivirals Recommendations
CDC Influenza information for Health Professionals
The State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has prepared guidance and forms related to enhanced influenza and novel influenza virus surveillance and reporting, and reporting of pediatric deaths. Use the links below to download the form currently in use.
Enhanced Influenza Surveillance and Reporting (1-29-09)
Letter about Reporting Novel Influenza Viruses
Reporting Novel Influenza Viruses
Lab Specimen Submission Letter (Important details re: submitting specimens to Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene)
Reporting Pediatric Influenza Deaths
City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) Laboratories
The MHD Labs test specimens from the Milwaukee area for different viruses, including influenza and other respiratory viruses. Click here to view the Monthly Confirmed Infection reports.
Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH)
The WSLH tests specimens from across the state for different viruses, including influenza and other respiratory viruses. Two helpful links are provided below.
Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene (All Forms and Guidance)
Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene Virus Surveillance
Seasonal Influenza Surveillance
The MHD tracks influenza and influenza-like illness activity, along with pneumonia and influenza deaths in Milwaukee.
Click here to view the Surveillance Report
The State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) tracks influenza and influenza-like illness across the State of Wisconsin during the influenza season and posts their reports online. Click on the link below to access that information.
DHS Influenza information
Influenza Case Count
The following table shows the number of cases confirmed by each lab October 10, 2008-May 23, 2009. Note that lab-confirmed cases are only a part of the total influenza activity in a community.
Antiviral Toolkit for Healthcare Providers
In spring of 2008, MHD developed an educational toolkit on antiviral use for healthcare providers. Click here to learn more about this valuable resource.
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