Seasonal Flu for Healthcare Professionals

Surveillance

Get the basics on influenza surveillance in the United States.

• Overview of Influenza Surveillance in the United States
  http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/pdf/flu-surveillance-overview.pdf
• North Carolina Influenza Sentinel Surveillance Program
  http://www.epi.state.nc.us/epi/gcdc/flu.html
• SouthCarolina Influenza Surveillance Program
  http://www.scdhec.net/health/disease/acute/flu.htm

Vaccination

In general, any patient who wants to reduce his or her chances of getting the flu can get vaccinated.  However, it is important for some people to get vaccinated, while other people should not be vaccinated.

Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/acip/index.htm

Infection Control Measures

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed guidelines and recommendations to help control the spread of infectious diseases, including influenza.

• Interim Guidance for the Use of Masks to Control Influenza Transmission
  http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/infectioncontrol/maskguidance.htm
• Guidelines and Recommendations for the Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections
  http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/guidelines.html
• Preventing the Spread of Influenza in Childcare Settings
  http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/pdf/childcaresettings.pdf

Diagnosis and Treatment

Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of seasonal flu.

• Lab Diagnosis
  http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/diagnosis
• Testing
  http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/testing.htm
• Antivirals
  http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/antivirals/

Educational Materials

Government organizations have various educational materials available online for download free of charge.

• Free Flu Materials from the CDC
  http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/flugallery/index.htm
• Treatment Tools and Resources from the NACCHO
  http://www.naccho.org/topics/infectious/influenza/resources.cfm
• Influenza Information Sheets in Other Languages
  http://www.cdc.gov/flu/languages.htm
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Healthcare Settings
  http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ppe.html
• Information for Schools and Childcare Providers
  http://www.cdc.gov/flu/school/index.htm

Learn More

To learn more about seasonal influenza, visit the CDC web site.

Influenza and Infuenza Vaccine Information for Healthcare Personnel
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/id_influenza_vaccine.html