Public Health Flu Notifications

Health Alert: conveys the highest level of importance; warrants immediate action or attention.

Health Advisory: provides important information for a specific incident or situation; may not require immediate action.

Health Update: provides updated information regarding an incident or situation; unlikely to require immediate action.

DATE
CATEGORY
TOPIC (pdf)
June 8, 2006
Update
 CDC Update 11:30 p.m. - Updated Interim Guidance for Laboratory Testing of Persons with Suspected Infection with Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus in the United States
November 16, 2005
Advisory
 DHEC Advisory 1:00 p.m. - Guidelines for Healthcare Providers Regarding Stockpiling of Antivirals
Symmetrel (Amantadine), Flumadine (Rimantadine)
Relenza (Zanamivir), and Tamiflu (Oseltamivir)
November 1, 2005
Advisory
 DHEC Advisory 9:10 a.m. - Seasonal Influenza Surveillance
September 29, 2005
Advisory
 SCDHEC Advisory 5:00 p.m. - Influenza Surveillance for the 2005–2006 Influenza Season
August 10, 2005
Advisory
 SCDHEC Advisory 12:30 p.m. - Enhanced Influenza Surveillance for Avian Influenza