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We have posted internal Medical Staff releases regarding the Swine Flu. Click the links to download a printable copy.
Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Predominant Flu Virus in CaliforniaCAHAN San Diego - June 26, 2009Novel influenza A (H1N1) is now the predominant influenza virus circulating throughout California. This conclusion is based on data from primarily hospitalized patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) tested at one of 24 California public health laboratories participating in the Respiratory Laboratory Network (RLN). Interim Guidance on Screening for Novel Influenza A (H1N1)County of San Diego, Health & Human Services Agency - June, 2009Treating Pregnant Women with InfluenzaCDC Online Article - May 1, 2009Human infections with a swine influenza A (H1N1) virus that is easily transmissible among humans was first identified in April 2009. The epidemiology and clinical presentations of these infections are currently under investigation. Swine Flu Testing and Infection ControlTed Gay, M.D. Infection Control Officer - April 29, 2009The situation with swine influenza A (H1N1) is fluid and evolving, and what we know today may not be true tomorrow, including terminology of the virus. For simplicity I will call it swine flu and at this time, and I would like to clarify two issues: testing and isolation precautions. Anti-Virals for Swine Flu - 1Ted Gay, M.D. Infection Control Officer - April 29, 2009CDC recommendations on the use of anti-virals.
Anti-Virals for Swine Flu - 2Ted Gay, M.D. Infection Control Officer - April 29, 2009Please review the following addition to previous memorandum on Anti-Virals. |