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Laboratory Testing

• Updated Wisconsin 2009 H1N1 Testing Recommendations [PDF] [October 29, 2009]
• Interim Recommendations for Clinical Use of Influenza Diagnostic Tests During the 2009-2010 Influenza Season [October 6, 2009] (CDC)  
• Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) 2009 H1N1 Testing Guidance [September 25, 2009]
  The following documents can be found on the WSLH website:
  • WSLH Fee-Exempt testing criteria for 2009 Influenza A (H1N1)  
  • WSLH Fee-Exempt 2009 H1N1 Influenza Surveillance Requisition Form  
  • List of Wisconsin Laboratories At Which Influenza PCR Testing May Be Available
  • Specimen Collection & Transport Information
  • WSLH test result reporting
• Specimen Collection and Transport [PDF] [June 8, 2009] (WSLH)
• CDC Guidance (CDC)
  • Detection of Novel Influenza A Virus Using Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests [July 29, 2009]
  • Specimen Collection, Processing, and Testing for Suspected Infection [May 13, 2009]
  • Submission of Tissue Specimens for Pathologic Evaluation [May 23, 2009]

Treatment and Clinical Care

• Assessment and Treatment of Pregnant Women [November 12, 2009] (ACOG)
• Antiviral Treatment Guidance Letter from Dr. Davis [PDF] [November 10, 2009]
• CDC Guidance (CDC)
  •  Children with High Risk Conditions [November 20, 2009]
  •  Interim Guidance: Considerations Regarding 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Intrapartum and Postpartum Hospital Settings [November 17, 2009] (CDC - Note: the date on the CDC website is incorrect)
  •  CDC/HHS ASPR Clinical Information Call on Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) in Critically Ill Patients (Presentation and Call Transcript) [November 17, 2009]
    • Conference Call Q&A [PDF] [November 17, 2009]
  •   Pneumococcal Vaccination Recommended to Help Prevent Secondary Infections [November 16, 2009]
  • Antiviral Treatment Advisory [PDF] [November 10, 2009]
  • Patients with Asthma [October 22, 2009]
  • Use of Antiviral Medications in Children and Adolescents [October 20, 2009]
  • Triage Algorithm for Children with Influenza-Like Illness [PDF] [October 20, 2009]
  • CDC Recommends Early Empiric Antiviral Treatment [October 19, 2009] 
  • Identifying and Caring for Patients [May 4, 2009]
  • Patients with Cardiovascular Disease [May 2, 2009]
  •  Antiviral Recommendations [November 18, 2009]
  • Infants and Young Children [May 13, 2009]
  • HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents [June 5, 2009]
  • Pregnant Women [June 30, 2009]
  • Obstetric Settings [July 6, 2009]
  • 10 Action Steps for Medical Offices and Outpatient Facilities [July 14, 2009]
• Think Flu Poster [Word] [September 4, 2009]
• 2009-2010 Influenza Season Triage Algorithm for Adults (>18) with Influenza-like Illness [PDF] [October 6, 2009] (CDC)
• WI DHS Memo: Prevention and Control of Influenza in Assisted Living and Long Term Care Facilities [PDF] [August 21, 2009]

Case Reporting and Surveillance

• Pregnancy/Postpartum Case Report Form for WI DPH and CDC [PDF] [October 30, 2009]
• 2009 H1N1 Surveillance Summary for Wisconsin
• Case Reporting Guidelines for 2009 H1N1 for Wisconsin Healthcare Providers and Laboratories [PDF] [September 18, 2009]
• Case Report Form for 2009 H1N1 Hospitalizations or Deaths [PDF] | Word [September 18, 2009]  
• Guidelines for Local Health Departments Regarding Follow-up of Reported H1N1 Cases [PDF] [October 8, 2009]

Infection Control

• Re-Use of Respirators During Shortages [PDF] [November 6, 2009] (ACIP)
• Infection Control Guidelines for Influenza Vaccination Clinics [PDF] [October 7, 2009]
• Memo: Importance of application of recommended infection control precautions during Influenza A (H1N1) Outbreak [PDF] [May 8, 2009]
• CDC Guidance (CDC)
  • Facemask and Respirator Use [September 24, 2009]
  • Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings [October 14, 2009] (CDC)
  • Q & A about CDC's Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings [October 14, 2009] (CDC)
  • Q & A Regarding Respiratory Protection [October 14, 2009] (CDC)

Vaccine, Antivirals, & Medical Supplies

• Vaccine
• Antivirals & Medical Supplies

2009 H1N1 Benefit for the Uninsured