Influenza -- Information for Providers

Wisconsin Immunization Program Guidance to Providers

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Infection control measures and guidelines
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Maintaining the cold chain for vaccines
Additional information  

Infection Control Measures and Guidelines

Infection Control Measures to Prevent and Control Transmission of Influenza in Hospitals, Long-term Care Facilities, Ambulatory, Adult Daycares, CBRFs and Emergency Medical Services, August 5, 2005 (PDF, 31 KB)

Donning and Removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Healthcare Settings (CDC)
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• Use of Influenza Antiviral Medications  
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• General Information about Influenza Antiviral Medications (Exit DHFS)

Maintaining the cold chain for vaccines

• Emergency Response Worksheet: What to do in case of a power failure  
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• Maintaining the Cold Chain During Transport (PDF, 51 KB)

• Checklist for Safe Vaccine Handling and Storage (PDF, 47 KB)

Additional Information

• Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) Influenza Vaccine Information (exit DHFS)
• Statewide, National and International Surveillance
• Information on Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV)
• Vaccine Administration Questions and Answers (exit DHFS)
• Safety and Security at Mass Influenza Vaccination Clinics

Influenza Home Page

Last Revised: March 20, 2008

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