Pandemic Influenza
Increasingly severe influenza epidemics in the United States and the transmission of an influenza virus previously confined to avian species underscore the real possibility of a future pandemic. In recent years, however, the development of a live influenza vaccine and the availability of neuraminidase inhibitors, a novel class of antiviral agents, have improved our ability to prevent and treat influenza. Early diagnosis is important, since treatment must be started early in the disease course to be effective.
Policy & Guidance
- BUMED Influenza Vaccine Use Policy 2006-2007
- US Pandemic Flu Plan
- NAVMEDLOGCOM Flu Vaccine Ordering Info
Related Policy & Guidance
- DODD 6200.3 Emergency Health Powers on Military Installations May03
- HHS Pandemic Influenza Response & Preparedness PlanAug04
- Revised List of Quarantinable Diseases Executive Order 13295 Apr03
- Addendum for Flu Apr05
- United States Code (42USC264) DQ, Title 42- Public Health & Welfare, Chapter 6A-Public Health Services, Subchapter II - General Powers & Duty, Part G - Quarantine & Inspection
Reporting
Navy Resources
- Navy Pocket Guide for Health Care Providers - "Pandemic Influenza Protection Procedures"
- NEHC Summary of Avian Influenza/Pandemic Influenza PlanOct04 (doc)
- NEHC DRAFT Response plan for Avian Flu NoteOct04 (doc)
Surveillance
- DoD Flu Surveillance Information
- DoD GEIS Influenza Surveillance
- Flu Watch Network- Influenza Alert The Official Site of the National Flu Surveillance Network
Flu Fact Sheets
- CDC Flu Key Facts Nov04
- NIAID "Is it the Cold or the Flu" Apr01
- WHO Flu Fact Sheet Mar03
- Navy/Marine Corps Flu Vaccination Facts
Flu Publications
- Influenza: New Options for Prevention & Treatment J. J. Tranor et al., Inf Med 19(2):66-71, 2002
- Prevention and Control of Influenza: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) MMWR 55(RR10);1-42 Jul 28, 2006
Related Webpages
Other Resources
- CDC Flu Patient Education
- CDC Flu Provider Education
- Deployment Health Clinical Center- Influenza
- DOD-GEIS- Influenza Surveillance
- MILVAX- Influenza
- NIAID- Influenza & Colds
- WHO Flu Page
This page last updated on March 9th, 2009.
Content last reviewed on March 2nd, 2009.
Content last reviewed on March 2nd, 2009.