Influenza (Flu)
- Prevent the Flu: Videos
Video series featuring the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Ed Ehlinger, interviewing Minnesotans about influenza and flu shots.
- Influenza Basics
General information about flu, including symptoms, complications, vaccines, and treatment.
- Influenza Statistics
Weekly reports of disease statistics, including the type and severity of disease in Minnesota.
- For Health Professionals
Information specific to health care providers regarding specimen collection, submission, and treatment for flu.
Testing | Rapid Testing | Vaccine | Treatment and Antivirals | Infection Control | Reporting | Sentinel Surveillance Program
- For Long-Term Care
Infection control in long-term care facilities is of utmost importance during the flu season.
- For School Health Personnel
Resources to help school health personnel address influenza in the schools.
- For Child Care
Information specific to child care staff about influenza.
- For EMS, First Responders, Fire, and Law Enforcement
Influenza infection control information for public safety personnel.
- Printed Materials on Influenza
Fact sheets, brochures, flyers, signs, posters, and other materials about influenza that you can print and use.
- Avian H5N1 Influenza
There are actually many kinds of flu that can infect birds, however the H5N1 strain of influenza can make people as well as birds severely ill.
Avian vs. Pandemic | In Minnesota Birds | Where Is Avian H5N1 Now? | For Health Professionals | For First Responders - Pandemic Influenza Planning
What you can do to start preparing for the next influenza pandemic- and the community planning that is needed for schools, hospitals, businesses, and , and your government, to make sure you can continue to receive the services you need.
Basics | Schools | Health Professionals | Local Public Health | MDH | Other State Agencies
Spotlight
Voluntary quality assurance program for community vaccinators.
Order Influenza Immunization Materials
Health care worker flu vaccination program.
2011-12 Minnesota Fall Flu Guide
Attention: Non-MDH link
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