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NEW 11/19: Ordering H1N1 2009 Monovalent Vaccine
Targeted sub-groups for priority vaccination have been expanded to include all persons aged 19-64 who have underlying medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications. To order within the current priority groups being targeted, you must order by noon, Thursday, to receive H1N1 vaccine the next week using this form/instructions.  The same form is due each Thursday at noon for the following week's vaccine order, with the exception of Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving).
NOTE:  There are eight different formulations of vaccine. DPH receives a daily allotment of vaccine. Vaccine providers are encouraged to order multiple formulations and not limit orders to preservative-free vaccine, which is in very short supply. If you limit your order to one formulation (e.g. preservative-free, pre-filled syringes), your order may go unfilled. It is unlikely that any order will be completely filled in any given week.

 If your primary care physician is not offering vaccine, you and your staff can contact your local Mass Dispensing Area to be put on a list for priority vaccination.

Map of CT Mass Dispensing Areas
Contact information for MDAs

NEW 11/17: CDC Advisory 301 - Pneumococcal Vaccination Recommended to Help Prevent Secondary Infections
NEW 11/6: CDC Advisory 300 - Key Issues for Clinicians Concerning Antiviral Treatments for 2009 H1N1


11/9:Physicians having issues or product malfunctions with ancillary vaccine supplies such as needles, syringes, sharps containers or alcohol swabs should report their problems here.

Oct. 30: State officials want to know about your experience ordering and receiving seasonal flu vaccine. Take this brief survey.
Oct 14: CIGNA H1N1 vaccine billing/coding information
Oct 14: UnitedHealthcare H1N1 vaccine billing/coding FAQ
Oct. 5: Update on shipping of sanofi pasteur's Fluzone seasonal influenza vaccine

Oct. 19: CDC Advisory 299 - Recommendations for Early Empiric Antiviral Treatment in Persons with Suspected Influenza who are at Increased Risk of Developing Severe Disease

Oct. 6: Reporting to DPH Effective October 1, 2009, hospitalizations and deaths due to the 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) influenza virus or to another influenza virus of any type or subtype including seasonal and other novel influenza viruses shall be reported immediately to the DPH and to the local department of health in the town of residence of the case-patient by telephone on the day of recognition or strong suspicion of disease. A report form provided by the DPH shall be used to collect information on hospitalized and fatal case-patients. DPH will share these reports with the local health department in the town of residence of the case patients

The Connecticut DPH Laboratory is currently accepting specimens on the following patients only:
• Specimens from hospitalized patients with influenza-like illness (ILI)
Please note: The hospitalized status of the patient must be noted on the lab requisition form.

• Specimens from healthc are workers with ILI and a negative rapid influenza A test. Health care workers with a positive rapid influenza test should be assumed to be infected with the 2009 H1N1 virus.
Please note: The status of the patient as a health care worker must be noted on the lab requisition form.

Interim Recommendations for Facemask and Respirator Use to Reduce Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Transmission (CDC - Aug. 5, 2009)
Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Workers in the Workplace Against Novel H1N1 Influenza A. Report Brief(Institute of Medicine - September 2009)

H1N1 Vaccine Preregistration Kit
Cover memo / instructions for preregistration to distribute H1N1 vaccine
FAQ on liability issues surrounding distribution of H1N1 vaccine
Refrigeration requirements to distribute H1N1 vaccine
Provider profile form for H1N1 vaccine distribution
Provider enrollment agreement for H1N1 vaccine distribution

Sept. 29: New AMA CPT codes for H1N1 vaccination
Sept. 25: CDC Update 298 - Updated Pediatric Antiviral Dosing Syringe and Compounding Information for 2009 H1N1 and Seasonal Flu
Sept. 3: Medicare billing for H1N1 vaccine administration bulletin issued by CMS

Listen a recording of the Sept. 10 "H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Teleconference: So You Think You Know the Flu" teleconference sponsored by the Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and DPH.

Updates from the CDC
UPDATED CDC Guidance 7:00 PM 5/13 - Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in a Healthcare Setting
CDC Guidance 3:30 PM 5/13 - Prevention and Treatment of Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Influenza Virus Infection in Infants and Children
CDC Guidance 10:00 PM, 5/2 - Use of Rapid Influenza Testing
CDC Guidance 8:45 PM, 5/2 - Information for Breast-Feeding Mothers
CDC FAQ: Swine Influenza and You
CDC Guidance - Clinical Guidelines for Treatment of Pregnant Women


Additional information on swine flu is also available at www.cdc.gov/swineflu
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 18 November 2009 )
 
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