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H1N1: Same code for diagnosis, new one for vaccine
News | www.ama-assn.org | 18 hours 26 minutes ago
The CPT diagnosis code is the same as any other influenza immunization visit, and the usual CPT office visit codes should be used for testing and treatment services.
Public health significance of virus mutation detected in Norway
News | www.who.int | Nov 21, 2009
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has informed WHO of a mutation detected in three H1N1 viruses. The viruses were isolated from the first two fatal cases of pandemic influenza in the country and one patient with severe illness.<img
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/notes/briefing_20091120/en/index.html?language=English
US sees fall in swine flu rate
News | uk.news.yahoo.com | Nov 20, 2009
US officials Friday said infections from A(H1N1) virus had slowed in the United States this week, raising hopes the early roll-out of vaccines may be bringing the disease under
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/18/20091120/thl-us-sees-fall-in-swine-flu-rate-0b0437e.html
H1N1 Pandemic May Have Peaked in October in U.S., According to Quest Diagnostics
Press Release | www.prnewswire.com | Nov 20, 2009
H1N1 Pandemic May Have Peaked in October in U.S., According to Quest Diagnostics. Quest Diagnostics Health Trends(TM) Report based on results of more than 142,000 patient specimens tested for 2009 H1N1 influenza virus since May 2009.
OSHA Issues Directive to Address Flu Prevention for Healthcare Workers
Press Release | www.infectioncontroltoday.com | Nov 20, 2009
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today issued a compliance directive to ensure uniform procedures when conducting inspections to identify and minimize or eliminate high to very high risk occupational exposures to the 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus.
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Hajj and 2009 pandemic influenza A H1N1 : The Lancet
News | www.thelancet.com | Nov 20, 2009
In The Lancet today, Ziad Memish and colleagues report several recommendations, based on the current status of this pandemic, for provision of the best health services to pilgrims and to keep disease transm ...
http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140673609619711/fulltext?rss=yes
Medical News: FDA Panel Rejects Cell Culture Flu Vaccine, Wants More Safety Data - in Infectious
Press Release | www.medpagetoday.com | Nov 19, 2009
BETHESDA, Md. -- With members citing unanswered safety questions, an FDA advisory panel today narrowly rejected approval of the nation's first cell-based influenza vaccine -- an alternative to vaccin
http://www.medpagetoday.com/InfectiousDisease/URItheFlu/17128
Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire Center to Host Pediatric H1n1 Influenza Vaccination Clinic November 24
Press Release | www.marshfieldclinic.org | Nov 19, 2009
Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire Center, 2116 Craig Road, will be hosting a pediatric H1N1 influenza vaccination clinic for those who fall within the target groups designated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.) and Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=newsreleases&id=4085
Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire Center, 2116 Craig Road, will be hosting an adult and family H1N1...
Press Release | marshfieldclinic.org | Nov 19, 2009
Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire Center, 2116 Craig Road, will be hosting an adult and family H1N1 influenza vaccination clinic for those who fall within the target groups designated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.) and Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
http://marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=newsreleases&id=4084
N95 high filtration masks for staff to prevent influenza? Maybe not worth the money.
News | jama.ama-assn.org | Nov 18, 2009
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