2009 H1N1 Flu: International Situation Update
This report provides an update to the international situation as of November 20, 2009. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page.
Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending November 14, 2009
During the week of November 8-14, 2009, influenza activity decreased slightly in the United States as reported in FluView. Flu activity is widespread in 43 states. Nationally, visits to doctors for influenza-like-illness declined from last week, but are still higher than expected for this time of year. Flu-related hospitalizations and deaths have declined slightly, but are still very high nation-wide compared to what is expected for this time of year.
NEW: Information for Vaccine Planners - Supply and Distribution
These tables for healthcare providers and planners provide information related to spacing between the two doses of 2009 H1N1 Vaccine for children 6 months through 9 years of age and for administration of 2009 H1N1 Vaccine with seasonal influenza and other vaccines.
U.S. Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30 to November 14, 2009
During the week of November 8-14, 2009, influenza activity decreased slightly in the United States as reported in FluView. Flu activity is widespread in 43 states. Nationally, visits to doctors for influenza-like-illness declined from last week, but are still higher than expected for this time of year. Flu-related hospitalizations and deaths have declined slightly, but are still very high nation-wide compared to what is expected for this time of year.
New: Updated Guidance for the Use of CSL 2009 H1N1 Monovalent Vaccine
On November 11, 2009, the FDA expanded the approved use of CSL's seasonal and 2009 H1N1 monovalent influenza vaccines to include children aged 6 months and older. Both vaccines had previously been approved only for use in adults, aged 18 years and older.
