Use this toolkit to learn more about pandemics and prepare your organization for a possible event.  Be sure to check back for up-to-date information.

MoAHA Memo to Members:  Click here

State Information:

MO response to swine flu in the US: Gov Nixon press release:
http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/2009/Preparation_for_Swine_Flu

Flu Season Fact Sheet for Long-Term Care Facilities (9-09) - Click here

Update - Antiviral Medication & Influenza Testing Issues (9-25-09) - Click here

General Information:
http://www.flu.gov
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/index.htm

FDA Approves H1N1 Vaccine, Paves Way For Large-Scale U.S. Vaccination Campaign (9-16-09)
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm182399.htm

CDC Health Advisory 4-25-09:
http://www.dhss.mo.gov/BT_Response/HAds/HAdSwineFlu04-26

What's New on the Swine Flu Site
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/whatsnew.htm

Key Facts:
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/key_facts.htm

What you should know before you use surgical masks and surgical N95 respirators:
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/ppe/masksrespirators.html

Flu terms:
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/popup.html

Report Suspected Fraudulent or Criminal Activity Associated with H1N1 Flu Virus
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/H1N1Flu/#fraud

Podcasts:

Symptoms of Swine Flu (4-27-09)
http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=11281

Swine Flu (4-25-09)
http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=11226

Use of Facemasks and Respirators:
http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=7600

See Locations of Swine Flu Cases - Google Map:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=p&msa=0&msid=106484775090296685271.0004681a37b713f6b5950&ll=32.639375,-110.390625&spn=15.738151,25.488281&z=5

Questions and Answers:

Questions and Answers: Monitoring Influenza Activity, Including 2009 H1N1 (9-11-09)
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/reportingqa.htm

Swine Flu and You - questions and answers:
www.cdc.gov/swineflu/swineflu_you.htm

Swine Flu Frequently Asked Questions:
http://www.who.int/csr/swine_flu/swine_flu_faq.pdf

Resources for Healthcare Professionals:

Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel (10/23/09) http://www.flu.gov/professional/hospital/infectioncontrolguidance.html

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Survey and Certification Letter, "H1N1 Flu (Swine-Origin Influenza A) - State Survey Agency Guidance and Provider Tracking Tools" (5/6/09).
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/downloads/SCLetter09_36.pdf

Interim Guidelines for Long Term Care Providers from St. Louis County Department of Health - Click here

St. Louis County Department of Health Brochure – Get Prepared / Stay Prepared  - Click here

Interim Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in a Healthcare Setting
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/guidelines_infection_control.htm

Interim Guidance on Antiviral Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection and Close Contacts
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/recommendations.htm

CMS Survey and Certification Letter, "Survey and Certification Issues Related to Swine Flu Outbreak" [4/28/09]: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/downloads/SCLetter09_33.pdf

  Planning Check Lists:
   Long-Term Care - http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/pdf/longtermcare.pdf

   Home Health Care - http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/pdf/healthcarechecklist.pdf

Resources for Your Staff:

Taking Care of a sick person at home:
www.cdc.gov/swineflu/guidance_homecare.htm

Things You Can Do:

Vaccination - http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/vaccine/index.htm 
Good Health Habits - http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits/index.htm 
Antiviral Drugs - http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/antiviral/index.htm

Pandemic Influenza Information for Businesses:

http://www.dhss.mo.gov/PandemicInfluenza/Businesses.html