The American Academy of Family Physicians urges it members to:
AAFP Guidance on H1N1 Flu
- Become familiar with and act on the clinical guidance for H1N1 issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which is posted at: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ .
- Keep informed on a regular basis regarding this rapidly changing situation through the above CDC link and other important sites such as the overall CDC H1N1 site at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/, the federal pandemic flu site at http://www.pandemicflu.gov/ and the World Health Organization site at http://www.who.int/en/.
- Work in both their practices and communities with their state and local health departments to address this growing health problem.
- Educate their patients and office staff about the steps they can take to lessen the risk of infection.
- Prepare for dealing with a possible pandemic such as the illness of practice staff, closed schools, and other contingencies.
As community based physicians caring for the entire family, Family Physicians are on the front line in combating this H1N1 Flu. Through surveillance, diagnosis and treatment, the specialty of Family Medicine will act to limit the impact of this disease while continuing to provide care for the other health problems of patients in the Patient Centered Medical Home.
Board Chair approved: April 28, 2009
Immunization Resources
H1N1 FLU/NEW UPDATES
New: AAFP Triage Protocol for Suspected Novel H1N1 Influenza Infection (*PDF file)
New--2009 H1N1 and Seasonal Influenza for Pregnant Women (*PDF file)
AAFP Guidance on H1N1 Flu
H1N1 Monovalent Vaccine Recommendation
Part I: AAFP Immunization Schedules
Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule 2009 (*PDF file)
Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule 2009
Recommended Adolescent Immunization Schedule 2009 (*PDF file)
Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Catch-up Schedule 2009 (*PDF file)
Part II: AAFP Immunization Information
AAFP/AAP/CDC-Provider Resources for Vaccine Conversations with Parents
Licensure of a Haemophilus influenzae Type b (Hib) Vaccine (Hiberix)
Vaccination Matters: Help Protect Families from Whooping Cough
AAFP News Now Special Report: Vaccines & Immunizations
Updated Recommendations for Use of Hib Vaccine
AAFP Interim Recommendation for Influenza Antiviral Medications, 2008-2009
2009 Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines
Provisional Recommendations for the Use of Pneumococcal Vaccines
AAFP Policy Statement Regarding Consideration of the Mandated Use of HPV for School Attendance
General Recommendations (*PDF file)
AAFP Urges ABC to Cancel Show With Misleading Info About Vaccines, Autism
CDC: ABC to Air Legal Drama About Vaccines and Autism
Part III: Influenza Vaccine Information
IDSA Guidelines for Seasonal Influenza in Adults and Children
Payment for Influenza Vaccine and Its Administration
CDC Influenza Vaccine Bulletins
Reporting Distributor Influenza Vaccine Problems
Part IV: Information from the CDC
Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) Vaccine Voluntary Recall (**Word file)
Merck & Co, Inc. Hib Vaccine Shortage: Updated November 16, 2007 (*PDF file)
CDC Current Vaccine Delays and Shortages
CDC: HPV Vaccine Safety Efficacy Questions and Answers
Notice to Readers: Update on Supply of Vaccines Containing Varicella-Zoster Virus
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC-Information: New Immunization Hotline
Vaccine Information Statements
Part V: Information from Other Organizations
AAFP/F Wyeth Immunization Award Best Practice Tip Sheet (*PDF file)
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
Shots for Palm OS and Pocket PC
National Network for Immunization Information (NNii)
Strengthening Adult Immunization: A Call to Action
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