Resource Library

Updates on important influenza meetings and publications
Guidelines and planning documents from federal, state, and local agencies and non-governmental organizations.

US Associations and Organizations

AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians) Interim Recommendation for Influenza Antiviral Medications, 2008-2009
AAFP has adopted the interim recommendations for the Use of Influenza Antiviral Medications in the Setting of Oseltamivir Resistance among Circulating Influenza A (H1N1) Viruses, 2008-09 Season which are consistent with that of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on immunizations. The interim recommendations are posted on the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/antivirals/recommendations.htm
AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) Policy Statement:
Prevention of Influenza: Recommendations for Influenza Immunization of Children, 2008-2009
The American Lung Association's Flu Shot Clinic Locator
Need a vaccination? Locate a flu clinic in your area
CIDRAP (Centers for Infectious Disease Research and Policy) Influenza Information
General influenza and flu vaccine information
IDSA -- New Influenza Guidelines Released
IDSA -- Avian and Pandemic Flu Medical Summaries
IDSA -- Pandemic Flu Policy and Advocacy
Pandemic and Seasonal Influenza Principles for U.S. Action

US Government Agencies

PandemicFlu.gov
The official U.S. Government website for pandemic flu and avian influenza information.
Health Care Planning
PandemicFlu.gov provides guidelines, checklists, and a toolkit for HCPs and service organizations to assist in planning for a pandemic outbreak.
Federal Pandemic Influenza Plan
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Planning for Pandemic Flu - A Checklist for Individuals and Families - DHHS
CDC Information on Seasonal Influenza
Comprehensive multi-lingual information on influenza, including flu activity updates, patient education, frequently-asked questions, vaccination information, and more.

US State Agencies

State Health Department Pandemic Influenza Websites

International Agencies

World Health Organization (WHO): Avian Influenza
WHO is coordinating the global response to human cases of H5N1 avian influenza and monitoring the corresponding threat of an influenza pandemic. Information tracks the evolving situation and provides access to both technical guidelines and information useful for the general public.