Influenza Vaccination Updates

Updates/Resources

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• DHH Emergency News
• Rx Response Updates
• Dept. of Health and Hospitals - Testing Protocol
• Phase of Pandemic Alert - World Health Organization (WHO)
  • Pandemic Preparedness
  • PandamicFlu.gov

Public Awareness

• Fact Sheet (published by DHH)
• Swine Flu Report (Dr. Andre Perron, M.D., author)
• Business Pandemic Influenza Checklist
• Parents and Caregivers Information
• Schools and Childcare Facilities Guidance (CDC)
• Swine Flu Testing Kit Information
• Don't Spread the Flu Poster

Pharmacist Resources

• CMS Released Fact Sheets Regarding H1N1 Vaccines
  • Medicaid and CHIP Version
  • Medicare Version
• Emergency Rule - Prior Authorization for Tamiflu and Relenza (DHH)
• Pharmacist's Guide to Pandemic Preparedness (NACDS)
• FDA Approved Drugs - Tamiflu and Relenza
  • Tamiflu Fact Sheet for Health Care Providers
  • Relenza Fact Sheet for Health Care Providers
• Clinician and Public Health Professional Guidance (CDC)
• Medical Providers Information Sheet  (DHH)

Louisiana Alerts

• Health Alerts in Louisiana (DHH Emergency News)
• Lafayette School Closes as Precaution (04/30/09)
• Governor Jindal Gives Statewide Briefing on Swine Flu Outbreak  (4/28/09)