CDC Releases Guidelines to Assist With Swine Flu Precautions

April 28, 2009

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The Centers for Disease Control has issued several guidance documents to assist healthcare professionals with the management of potential swine flu cases:

Interim Guidance on Specimen Collection and Processing for Patients with Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection

Interim Guidance on Antiviral Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection and Close Contacts

Interim Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in a Healthcare Setting

To read the announcement from the HHS regarding the declaration of a public health emergency, CLICK HERE.

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