Healthcare Professionals

This page includes guidance for clinicians, laboratory personnel, and other healthcare providers regarding Public Health Laboratory testing, infection prevention and control guidance, and influenza educational materials for the 2011-2012 season.

OSDH Influenza Healthcare Provider Resources:

OSDH Public Health Laboratory Influenza Specimen Submission Information and Forms 

Guidance on Use of Influenza Antiviral Medications for Treatment and Chemoprophylaxis 2011-2012

Information on Influenza Vaccine by Age Group 2011-2012

Infection Control and Prevention Guidelines for Influenza in Hospitals and Other Acute Care Settings

Influenza Prevention and Mitigation in Long-Term and Residential Care Facilities

Infection Control and Prevention Guidelines for Influenza in Clinics and Other Outpatient Healthcare Settings

Infection Control and Prevention Guidelines for Influenza for Home Healthcare Providers

Guide to Controlling Respiratory Illnesses in Dormitories and Other Group Housing Settings

8 Infection Control Guidelines to Prevent Influenza

Related OSDH Web Pages and Documents:                     

OK Flu View: Weekly Influenza Surveillance Summary

Influenza Vaccine Information Page

Influenza Fact Sheets and Resources Page

External Resources and Publications:

CDC Information for Health Professionals 

Prevention Strategies for Seasonal Influenza in Healthcare Settings 

Antiviral Agents for the Treatment and Chemoprophylaxis of Influenza Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) 

Prevention and Control of Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2011 

Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Pregnant Women - United States, 2010-11 Influenza Season

Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Health-Care Personnel - United States, 2010-11 Influenza Season

Influenza Antiviral Medications: A Summary for Clinicians (CDC)