Influenza (Flu)

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Information for specific groups

• For Health Professionals
  Information specific to health care providers regarding specimen collection, submission, and treatment for all Influenza-like illness (2009 H1N1 and seasonal influenza).
  Case Definitions | Testing | Rapid Testing | Vaccine | Treatment and Antivirals | Asset Cache | Infection Control | Other Resources and Guidance | Reporting | Surveillance Programs
  


• For EMS, First Responders, Fire, and Law Enforcement
  Influenza (seasonal and H1N1 novel) infection control information for public safety personnel.
  
  
• For Long-Term Care
  Information regarding influenza (seasonal and H1N1 novel) specific to long-term care facilities.
  
  
• For Childcare
  Information specific to childcare staff about influenza (seasonal and H1N1 novel).
  
  
• For K-12 School Professionals
  Information for K-12 schools about influenza (seasonal and H1N1 novel).
  Recommendations for Schools | Surveillance Protocol | Preparing School Staff, Parents, and Caregivers | Additional Resources
  


• For Colleges and Universities
  Guidance for colleges and universities regarding influenza (seasonal and H1N1 novel).
  
  
• For Camps
  Information on influenza (seasonal and H1N1 novel) for summer camp personnel.
  

• For Food Service Operators
  Frequently asked questions from food service operators about H1N1 novel influenza.
  

• For Community and Faith Based Organizations
  Influenza (seasonal and H1N1 novel) information for faith and community based organizations.
  
  
• For Workplaces
  Information on influenza for workplaces, businesses, and employers. This information does not apply to childcare or healthcare.
  
  
• For Jails and Correctional Facilities
  MDH Recommendations for Response to Influenza for Jails.
  
  
• For Congregate Living Settings
  MDH Recommendations for Congregate Living Settings.
  
  
  
  
  
  

• 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
  

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