NPHL Influenza Preparedness Information

The following files are in Adobe PDF format. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view them. You can either click on the link to view within your browser, or right click the link and choose "Save As" to save to your computer's hard drive. H1N1 INFLUENZA VIRUS INFORMATION Update on Testing Recommendation (DHHS Influenzae Surveillance) NEW! Nebraska H1N1 Influenza HAN Updates H1N1 Influenza Requisition Current H1N1 Influenza Virus Biosafety Guidelines for Laboratory Workers General Information from the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services about the H1N1 Influenza SEASONAL INFLUENZA INFORMATION Click HERE for the Guide for Viewing Specimens Received for Influenza Surveillance. PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION The following American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Sentinel Laboratory guidelines can be used if Avian Influenza A H5N1 is suspected. Sentinel Laboratory Guideline for Avian Influenza A H5N1 This section will be used to post information regarding influenza preparedness information for laboratories. Please check back for further updates/changes. Document 2, Pandemic Influenza Laboratory Testing Guidelines, October 10, 2006 Document 1, Pandemic Influenza Laboratory Testing Guidelines, January 9, 2006 Laboratory Checklist for Pandemic Influenza - Click one of the following links to download a cusomizable checklist that you can modify to fit your needs. PDF Document Word Document INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS CONTINUING EDUCATION UNIT (CEU) INFORMATION Click the followng link for information the Influenza Preparedness programs offered by NPHL: Influenza Preparedness Information Click the corresponding Quiz that you are interested in completing for continueing education: Influenza 101 Quiz, CEU Statement Understanding Diagnostic Testing for Influenza Quiz, CEU Statement Understanding the Impact of Pandemic Influenza on the Clinical Laboratory Quiz, CEU Statement Fax completed quiz to 402-559-7799. You must get 70% or greater to receive one credit hour per quiz for a total of three credit hours. IMPORTANT LINKS Nebraska DHHS Pandemic Influenza Information Nebraska DHHS Seasonal Influenza Information PandemicFlu.gov World Health Organization Influenza Information Contact Tony Sambol if you have any questions. Phone: 402-559-3032 Pager: 402-888-5588 Cell: 402-203-8498

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