Flu (Influenza)
Publications and Materials
Below are selected publications and materials related to flu. Please note the year of publication may be later than the year(s) the data represent.
2010 Publications and Materials
2009
Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) in Pregnant Women Requiring Intensive
Care - New York City, 2009 (4/15/10)
The findings indicated that, during 2009, 16 pregnant women and one who was postpartum
were admitted to intensive-care units. Two women died. (4/15/10)
Patients
Hospitalized with 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) - New York City,
May 2009 (2/24/10)
Approximately 60% of admitted patients were aged <18 years. The most commonly
documented underlying condition was asthma, observed among 50% of patients aged <18
years and 46% of adult patients. Among the 24 female patients aged 15-49 years
at the time of hospital admission, seven (29%) were pregnant or within 10 days
after delivery, of whom four had additional underlying conditions.
Outbreak
of 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) at a School - Hawaii, May 2009 (2/24/10)
This report summarizes the results of the investigation, which detected
an outbreak of pandemic H1N1 cases at the school over the ensuing 3 weeks.
A total of 16 cases were identified; all patients recovered with no hospitalizations
or deaths. HDOH, the school, and the Hawaii Department of Education (HDOE)
instituted an education campaign asking students and employees to stay
home if ill. After consulting with HDOH, school officials decided not
to close the school; the outbreak ended after 19 days.
Impact
of Seasonal Influenza-Related School Closures on Families - Southeastern
Kentucky, February 2008 (1/11/10)
This report summarizes a survey, which indicated that 97.0% of respondents
agreed with the decision to close schools. In 29.1% of households, an
adult had to miss work to provide child care, and in 15.7% of households,
at least one adult lost pay because of missed work.
2009 Publications and Materials
Influenza
Vaccination Coverage Among Children and Adults - United States, 2008-09
Influenza Season (11/12/09)
This report summarizes the results of the analysis, which indicated that
reported influenza vaccination coverage of ≥1 doses was 40.9% for
ages 6-23 months, 32.0% for 2-4 years, and 20.8% for 5-17 years. Among
adults, reported coverage was 32.1% for persons aged 18-49 years with
high-risk conditions, 42.3% for persons 50-64 years, and 67.2% for persons ≥65
years.
Updated
Interim Recommendations for Obstetric Health Care Providers Related
to Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of
Influenza for the 2009-2010 Season (10/13/09)
Pregnant women are at higher risk for severe complications and death
from influenza, including both 2009 H1N1 influenza and seasonal influenza.
Treatment with oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) or zanamivir (Relenza®)
is recommended for pregnant women with suspected or confirmed influenza
and can be taken during any trimester of pregnancy.
Receipt
of Influenza Vaccine during Pregnancy among Women With Live Births-
Georgia and Rhode Island, 2004-2007 (10/13/09)
This report showed that in Georgia, the prevalence of influenza vaccination
during the woman's most recent pregnancy increased from 10.4 percent
in 2004 to 15.5 percent in 2006. In Rhode Island, vaccination prevalence
increased from 21.9 percent in 2004 to 33.4 percent in 2007. Increased
efforts are needed to assess vaccine coverage during pregnancy and to
educate providers and pregnant women.
Questions
and Answers: Use of Antiviral Medicines for the Treatment and Prevention
of Flu among Pregnant Women for the 2009-2010 Season (10/13/09)
Pregnant women who are healthy have had severe illness from the 2009
H1N1 flu (also called “swine flu”). Compared with people
in general, pregnant women with 2009 H1N1 flu have been more likely to
be admitted to hospitals, and some have died. CDC advises doctors to
give antiviral medicines that treat 2009 H1N1 flu to pregnant women who
have symptoms of flu.
Use
of Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine: Recommendations of the
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2009 (9/30/09)
Five initial target groups have been identified for vaccination efforts.
Priorities have been established for a subset of persons within the initial
target groups in the event that initial vaccine availability is unable
to meet demand. Guidance is provided on use of vaccine in other adult
population groups as vaccine availability increases.
Reproductive
Health and Novel H1N1 Flu (9/30/09)
CDC is concerned about women and their families when there are threats
from disease or disasters. This includes women who may be pregnant, who
have recently been pregnant, may be trying to conceive, or who are considering
reproductive health treatments. Special health information on novel H1N1
flu is updated continually and provided for a variety of groups and audiences.
H1N1
2009 Influenza Virus Infection during Pregnancy in the USA (Lancet)
(8/10/09)
The article describes the cases of 34 pregnant women who contracted novel
H1N1 influenza virus infection in the United States during the first
month of the outbreak (mid-April–mid-May 2009). Thirty-one had
confirmed infections, and three were probable infections. This report
was published in Lancet online ahead of print publication for July 29,
2009.
CDC Advisors
Make Recommendations for Use of Vaccine against Novel H1N1 (8/10/09)
CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices developed recommendations
on who should receive vaccine against novel influenza A (H1N1) when it
becomes available. Five key priority populations include pregnant women
and people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of
age.
2007 Publications and Materials
National Influenza Vaccination Week (11/19/07)
The week after Thanksgiving is designated as National Influenza Vaccination Week.
This event is designed to highlight the importance of continuing influenza
(flu) vaccination, as well as foster greater use of flu vaccine through the
months of November, December, and beyond.
Related Links
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Frequently Asked Questions: Influenza (Flu)
Influenza (Flu) Patient and Provider Education Materials
Influenza (Flu): Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
What You Should Know about the Flu
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