CDC Releases Guidelines to Assist With Swine Flu Precautions

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.