NEW: Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall Of Sanofi Pasteur 2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccine In Pre-filled Syringes Questions and Answers

Published Feb. 3, 2010 at 6:32 p.m.

In recent testing of its influenza A (H1N1) monovalent vaccine, Sanofi Pasteur found five distributed lots of single-dose, pre-filled syringe pediatric (0.25 mL) vaccine and one distributed lot of single-dose pre-filled syringe for older children and adults (0.5 mL) vaccine had potency below pre-specified limits ...

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CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) Info Service Message: Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Unused Doses from Certain Lots of Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 Vaccine in Pre-Filled Syringes

Published Feb. 1, 2010 at 12:45 p.m.

As of January 7, 2010, the cumulative pro rata allocation is approximately 136 million doses of 2009 H1N1 vaccine. As of January 5, 2010, approximately 111 million doses have been shipped, so supplies of 2009 H1N1 vaccine available to be administered are ample. Although the 2009 H1N1 vaccine was initially prioritized to certain target groups, due to the increase in supply most jurisdictions are now making vaccine available for everyone who wishes to receive it ...

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UPDATE: Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending January 23, 2010

Published Jan. 29, 2010 at 5:45 p.m.

During week 3 (January 17-23, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels this week in the U.S. 164 (4.6%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza ...

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MMWR: Outbreaks of 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) Among Long-Term--Care Facility Residents --- Three States, 2009

Published Jan. 28, 2010 at 1:51 p.m.

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) January 29, 2010 / 59(03);74-77 ...

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UPDATED: Key Facts About 2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccine

Published Jan. 27, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.

This document includes updated information about late season flu vaccination, including who is recommended, where to find vaccine, and why it should still be taken seriously ...

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UPDATED: Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccines Questions and Answers for Businesses

Published Jan. 27, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.

This document includes updated information about late season flu vaccination, including who is recommended, where to find vaccine, and why it should still be taken seriously ...

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UPDATED: Vaccine against 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus

Published Jan. 27, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.

This document includes updated information about late season flu vaccination, including who is recommended, where to find vaccine, and why it should still be taken seriously ...

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Guidance from Pediatric Stakeholders: A Coordinated Approach to Communicating Pediatric-related Information on Pandemic Influenza at the Community Level

Published Jan. 27, 2010 at 1:50 p.m.

This document provides a suggested step-by-step approach to communicating pediatric-related information on pandemic influenza at the community level ... The document goal is to provide community planners "talking points" for discussions on a coordinated approach to communication in their community ...

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UPDATE: Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending January 16, 2010

Published Jan. 22, 2010 at 12:45 p.m.

During week 2 (January 10-16, 2010), influenza activity decreased slightly in the U.S. 120 (3.7%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza ...

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NEW: Summary of Tribal Crisis and Emergency Risk Communications (CERC)Training, December 8-9, Atlanta, GA

Published Jan. 22, 2010 at 12:00 p.m.

An update from the Tribal CERC/Pandemic Influenza Course which is a day and half training course that offers a combination of influenza communication tabletop exercises and informative group discussions ...

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   Recommendations to prevent the spread of the virus among humans include using standard infection control against influenza. This includes frequent washing of hands with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand sanitizers, especially after being out in public.