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Pandemic Flu Information
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What is a Pandemic?
An influenza (flu) pandemic is a widespread outbreak of disease that
occurs when a new flu virus appears that people have not been exposed to
before. Pandemics are different from seasonal outbreaks of influenza.
Seasonal flu outbreaks are caused by viruses that people have already been
exposed to; flu shots are available to help prevent widespread illness, and
impacts on society are less severe. Pandemic flu spreads easily from person
to person and can cause serious illness because people do not have immunity
to the new virus.
A pandemic may come and go in waves, each of which can last for months at
a time. Everyday life could be disrupted due to people in communities across
the country becoming ill at the same time. These disruptions could include
everything from school and business closings to interruption of basic
services such as public transportation and health care. An especially severe
influenza pandemic could lead to high levels of illness, death, social
disruption, and economic loss.
Important Websites to Track Swine Flu
Local Resources
- NYSDOH Swine Flu Hotline: 800-808-1987
- New York State Health Commissioner: 518-474-2011
- Suffolk County Department of Health Influenza Hotline: (631) -
853-8405
- Suffolk County Dept. of Health Services Commissioner: (631)-853-3005
- Suffolk County Public Health Department: (631)-853-3055
Guidance Documents
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Interim Guidance for Swine influenza A (H1N1): Taking Care of a Sick
Person in Your Home Apr 25, 2009
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Interim Guidance on Antiviral Recommendations for Patients with
Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection and
Close Contacts Apr 25, 2009
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Interim CDC Guidance for Nonpharmaceutical Community Mitigation in
Response to Human Infections with Swine Influenza (H1N1) Virus
Apr 26, 2009, 11:45 PM ET
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Interim Recommendations for Facemask and Respirator Use in Certain
Community Settings Where Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Transmission Has
Been Detected Apr 26, 2009
- Swine
Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Biosafety Guidelines for Laboratory Workers
Apr 24, 2009
This guidance is for laboratory workers who may be processing or
performing diagnostic testing on clinical specimens from patients with
suspected swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection, or performing viral
isolation.
- Interim
Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed or
Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in a Healthcare
Setting Apr 24, 2009
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Interim Guidance on Case Definitions to be Used For Investigations of
Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Cases Apr 26, 2009
This document provides interim guidance for state and local health
departments conducting investigations of human cases of swine influenza
A (H1N1) virus. The following case definitions are for the purpose of
investigations of suspected, probable, and confirmed cases of swine
influenza A (H1N1) virus infection.
Last Modified: April 28, 2009
Please forward all questions about this site to:
Joseph Falco
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