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Flu Information for Healthcare Providers

Thank you for working closely with us to slow the spread of influenza in South Carolina.

DHEC’s Weekly Flu Surveillance Update

For weekly flu reporting statistics, see our S.C. Influenza Activity and Surveillance Web page.

Flu Vaccination

• Prevention and Control of Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) 2012-2013 Influenza Season
• What You Should Know for the 2012-2013 Influenza Season (CDC)
• Vaccination Information for Specific Populations (CDC)
• Information for Healthcare Professionals (CDC)
• Reporting Adverse Vaccination Events

Antivirals

• Antivirals: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP): Information for Health Care Professionals
• Influenza Antiviral Medications: Summary for Clinicians
• Caregiver Instruction Sheet: Opening and Mixing Tamiflu® Capsules with Liquids if Child Cannot Swallow Capsules (last updated 12/01/09)

Specimen Collecting and Testing

• Guidance for Clinicians on the Use of Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests (CDC)

Infection Control

• Infection Control in Healthcare Settings (CDC)

Clinician Guidance

• Specific Patient Categories
  • Nursing Home and Residential Care Facility Information (pdf)
  • Treatment of Influenza During Pregnancy (FDA) (10/2/09)

Pandemic Planning Guidance

• Abbreviated Pandemic Influenza Plan Template for Primary Care Provider Offices: Guidance from Stakeholders (CDC) (pdf)

Additional Flu Resources

• South Carolina Health Alert Network: Public Health Notifications
• Free Patient Education Materials (English and Spanish)
• Traveler’s Health (CDC)

Epidemiology and Surveillance

• South Carolina Influenza Activity and Surveillance

Information on Other Types of Vaccines

• S.C. Immunization Requirements
• Preteen, Teen Vaccines: Info for Parents
• Providers: How to Enroll in Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program
• CARES Information System CARES is a secure, statewide Web-based information system that allows healthcare providers immediate access to all recorded patient immunization records whether administered by a public or private provider within the state.

If you have additional questions about the flu or flu vaccine, please call 1-800-27SHOTS (1-800-277-4687) or visit the CDC’s Seasonal Influenza website or Flu.gov.