When testing, treating and reporting novel H1N1 (Pandemic H1N1 2009) influenza infections, use the Alameda County guidance and forms below. Case reports should be sent to our Acute Communicable Disease Unit by phone to 510-267-3250 or by fax to 510-268-2111, and not directly to the State.

Alerts and additional information

• Health Alert - Updated Antiviral Recommendations from the California Dept. of Public Health - July 23, 2009
• Health Alert - Guidance on Novel H1N1 Infections with Executive Summary- July 20, 2009
• Current WHO phase of pandemic alert
• Hospitalized Patients with Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection -- California, April--May, 2009

Forms

• Novel Influenza A H1N1 Case History Form (Hospitalized in ICU and Fatal Cases) - July 20, 2009: PDF
• Novel Influenza A H1N1 Case Report: Addendum for Pregnant Cases: Word | PDF
• Novel Influenza A H1N1 Case Report Addendum for Heathcare Worker Cases (Version 3): Word | PDF
• Medical Request Form for pharmaceuticals, medications, vaccines, etc: PDF

• Access to care and information for special populations: Information and tools for state health agencies to conduct outreach: http://ww2.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Pages/SwineInfluenzaHealthPros.aspx
• The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials: Pandemic Influenza: http://www.astho.org/Programs/Infectious-Disease/Emerging-Infectious-Diseases/Pandemic-Influenza/

• H1N1 Influenza Resources for Clinicians: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/clinicians/
• Guidance for Clinicians & Public Health Professionals: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/guidance/
• Federal Response Plan: http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/federal/fedresponsestages.html
• Interim Recommendations for Facemask and Respirator Use to Reduce Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Transmission: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/masks.htm
• Interim Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in a Healthcare Setting: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/guidelines_infection_control.htm

• News Release: HHS Declares Public Health Emergency for Swine Flu: http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2009pres/04/20090426a.html

• Interim Guidance on Antiviral Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection and Close Contacts: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/recommendations.htm
• Interim CDC Guidance for Nonpharmaceutical Community Mitigation in Response to Human Infections with Swine Influenza (H1N1) Virus (The CDC is updating this document): http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/mitigation.htm
• Interim Guidance on Specimen Collection and Processing for Patients with Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/specimencollection.htm
• Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Biosafety Guidelines for Laboratory Workers: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/guidelines_labworkers.htm
• Interim Guidance on Case Definitions to be Used For Investigations of Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Cases: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/casedef_swineflu.htm
• Interim Guidance—Pregnant Women and H1N1 (Swine) Influenza: Considerations for Clinicians http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/clinician_pregnant.htm
• Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of Medical Products and Devices: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/eua/

• CDC social media tools (H1N1): http://www.cdc.gov/socialmedia/h1n1/
• Add social media buttons to your website: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Campaigns/H1N1/#Buttons
• Partners can become a friend on CDC’s Facebook page for new information: http://www.facebook.com/CDC
• H1N1 Podcasts available: http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/index.asp
• Automatic updates to your desktop or browser: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/rss/