H1N1 Resources for Physicians

H1N1 and Pregnant Women

• Initial results show pregnant women mount a strong immune response to one dose of 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine.
  

Emergency Use Authorization for Peramivir

• Renal Dosing and Administration Recommendations for Peramivir IV
• Click here for New England Journal of Medicine Perspective

 
St. Joseph Hospital Microbiology Lab Influenza Testing Information

• Click here for chart of influenza testing offered.

Treatment algorithms

• Pediatric Algorithm - Click here for the 2009-2010 Influenza Season Triage Algorithm for Children (≤18 years) With Influenza-Like Illness
• Adult Algorithm - Click herefor the 2009-2010 Influenza Season Triage Algorithm for Adults With Influenza-Like Illness

Information for your patients

• Click here to download current flu clinic locations for your patients
• Influenza information (download and distribute to patients)
  • H1N1 Vaccine - What you need to know (nasal spray) - English Spanish
  • H1N1 Vaccine - What you need to know (injectable) - English Spanish
  • H1N1 and Seasonal Influenza - A Guide for Parents
  • Seasonal and H1N1 - What to Do If You Get Sick
• St. Joseph Hospital-specific information
  • New Visitor Policy
    • To protect the health of our patients and medical personnel, St. Joseph Hospital is strictly enforcing public health agency recommendations to prevent the spread of H1N1. If someone is under the age of 18 and has: fever, sore throat and/or new cough, he or she will not be allowed to visit any patient. This policy will be strictly enforced beginning December 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010. Thank you for helping us protect our valued patients and medical personnel.
• Patient fliers and posters (download and distribute to patients or post)
  • Cover Your Cough flier English Spanish Vietnamese
  • Cover Your Cough poster English Spanish Vietnamese

Additional Resources

• H1N1 FAQs
• CDC
• CDC Twitter feed
• Global map of H1N1