Clinicians and Healthcare Providers

Marin County Health and Human Services recognizes that hospitals and healthcare providers play a crucial role in managing influenza outbreaks. Please review the documents below and refer to information provided throughout this website.

RESOURCES

Public Health Advisory: Thimerosal-containing influenza vaccine temporary exemption (February 2013)

Recommendations for Antiviral Medications, 2012-2013 Influenza Season (January 2013)

Laboratory/Diagnostic Tests

Severe Influenza Case History Form (ICU and Fatal Cases Age 0-64 years) CDPH (June 2012)

Influenza Reporting Guidance. This document includes information on laboratory testing requirements.

Vaccine Recommendations (ACIP) Recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Antiviral Drugs (CDC) Updated guidance on the use of antiviral agents for treatment and chemoprophylaxis.

Patient Information Free flu materials from the CDC.

Infection Control

Vaccination Dosing and administration, supply, storage, VIS, effectiveness and safety.

California Department of Public Health Guidance for Influenza Prevention in Health Care Settings (Nov. 5, 2010) CDPH

Cal/OSHA Guidance regarding the Application of the Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Standard (Issue Date: 11/5/2010)