Clinicians and Health Professionals

8-17-2009 - Notice to Immunization Providers - H1N1 Vaccine Pre-registration (click here to view).

Notice to Immunization Providers
In an effort to create as many access points to vaccination as possible, state and local public health agencies will need to partner with private sector immunization providers to administer H1N1 vaccine. KDHE is extending the opportunity to receive and administer H1N1 vaccine to all interested immunizing healthcare providers (including hospitals, clinics, pharmacists and community vaccinators) once vaccine supplies are sufficient. Pre-registered facility representatives will receive email updates about the pandemic vaccination program and enrollment as well as information to prepare for storing, handling and administering H1N1 vaccine properly. To register your potential interest in the administration of H1N1 vaccine and receive more information, go to the H1N1 Vaccine Provider Pre-registration.

Shortened Expiration Period for Sanofi Pasteur 2009 H1N1 Vaccine In Pre-filled Syringes (Feb 4, 2010) (link to CDC)

CDC Health Alert Network Info Service Message: Non-Safety-Related Voluntary Recall of Unused Doses from Certain Lots of Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 Vaccine in Pre-Filled Syringes. (Jan 29, 2010) (link to CDC)

Detailed guidance for clinicians and health professionals can be found in the 2009 H1N1 Clinical and Public Health Resource Guide (Revised 11/5/2009) and at the CDC H1N1 flu virus website.

Questions? Email epihotline@kdheks.gov.

Need shipping supplies? Looking for guidance on specimen submissions? Labs/Clinicians seeking specific guidance related to lab submission issues can call 1-785-296-1620.

Community Vaccinator Organizations

General Information about H1N1

Pandemic Influenza Information
Comparison of Seasonal vs. H1N1
H1N1 Flu - Questions and Answers - En Españolfor H1N1 Flu - Questions and Answers
CDC Free Flu Materials (link to CDC): This year's seasonal flu materials are free for download-no printed versions are available. They may be printed on a standard office printer, or you may use a commercial printer. Emphasis remains on outreach to high-risk groups, as well as parents of all children, healthcare workers and people in the workplace.
Clean Hands Saves Lives (link to CDC): Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.
Patient Education Materials (link to CDC): This season's materials reflect outreach to high-risk groups, including caregivers and parents of infants.

Clinicians and Health Professionals

General Information about H1N1

Clinic Documents

Guidance for Health Professionals

Antiviral Information

Infection Control

ILINet Documents

Printable Materials for Promoting Good Health Habits

Governor's H1N1 Pandemic Influenza Summit (August 24, 2009)