Pandemic Influenza Resources

• October 14, 2009 - CDC Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel - link to current CDC guidance (Effective 10/16/09, NC Division of Public Health has rescinded the “Interim Infection Control Guidelines for Healthcare Workers” document that was posted on May 22 and revised on September 4, 2009)

• October 27, 2009 - N.C. Division of Public Health: Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Virus Infection in North Carolina: Update for NC Clinicians - download PDF (Replaces version dated September 21, 2009)

• June 16, 2009 - Interim Guidance on Prevention of Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities (issued by the NC Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology and the NC Division of Public Health): download 6-page document (Replaces previous version dated May 8, 2009)

  • Cough Etiquette Sign - download sign.

Additional revisions will be made to this guidance and posted on this website as the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus infection is better understood.

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• UNC Health Care Policy: Highly Communicable Respiratory Diseases: Preparedness and Response Plan - March 2009 ( This is a policy adopted by UNC Health Care System for its use in Infection Control. It is provided to you as information only.)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• H1N1 Flu
• Seasonal Flu
  • Infection Control Measures for Preventing and Controlling Influenza Transmission in Long-Term Care Facilities - CDC Guidelines and Recommendations for LTC
• CDC Resources for Pandemic Flu
• North Carolina
• North Carolina Pandemic Influenza Plan
• North Carolina Communicable Disease Control - Influenza - includes cases by county in N.C.
• Environmental Protection Agency
  • Antimicrobial Products Registered for Use Against Influenza A Viruses on Hard Surfaces - website
  • List of Registered Products with Label claims for Influenza A - download list
• American Health Lawyers Association, CDC, Inspector General, HHS
  • Community Pan-Flu Preparedness: A Checklist of Key Legal Issues for Healthcare Providers (96 pages)
• The Official U.S. Government Website for Pandemic Influenza
• OSHA - Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic
• World Health Organization - Avian Influenza
• World Health Orgaization - H1N1
• Public Health Agency of Canada Pandemic Flu Plan

Slides from the Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology staff:

Disclaimer: Slides provided by Dr. David J. Weber may be downloaded for personal use only. Commercial use (reproduction, selling, etc.) may be protected by U.S. copyright.

• Preparing for an Influenza Pandemic: Focus on Local Preparedness - provided by Dr. David Weber, Janaury 2007

Practical Flu Information for Use by Non-Professionals

Alberta (Canada) Health and Wellness is the source for these materials

Dealing with stress or feelings of fear
How to take a temperature - children and adults
Clean Your hands - Wash properly Influenza Self Care

created November 15, 2005; modified October 27, 2009