In the wake of the H1N1 influenza outbreak, ACOG District II will offer pertinent clinical guidance and resources, including information for pregnant women.  Please bookmark this webpage and return often as information will be added and updated regularly.           ACOG District II Seasonal & H1N1 Influenza in Pregnancy . A Resource Guide for Ob-Gyns District II H1N1 Powerpoint Presentation . Members Only [Powerpoint required to view]   National ACOG ACOG issues new materials and update on H1N1 ("swine flu") to Fellows. See ACOG's new triage/treatment and patient fact sheet on pregnant women and H1N1. H1N1 resources and regular updates are available for clinicians and pregnant women. H1N1 Update from Gerald F. Joseph, Jr., MD, FACOG, ACOG President (October 20, 2009). 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus and Seasonal Influenza Virus: Testing, Treatment, and Vaccine Governmental Resources Listing of Additional H1N1 Government Resources    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Pregnant Women: Information for Healthcare Providers (January 14, 2010) Interim Guidance: Considerations Regarding 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Intrapartum and Postpartum Hospital Settings (November 10, 2009) Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza and Pregnancy. Q&A: 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Pregnant Women Overview of H1N1 Vaccine Safety: Licensing, Clinical Trials, and Vaccine Safety Monitoring. Q&A: 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Distribution H1N1 Flu: Clinical and Public Health Guidance Podcasts Public Service Announcements . New York State Department of Health  Use of Vaccine that Contains Thimerosal for Young Children and Pregnant Women (April 30, 2010) Keep Vaccinating!. (April 2010) H1N1 UPDATE from NYSDOH Commissioner Richard Daines, MD - What to expect as the traditional annual winter/spring influenza (flu) season comes to a close. (March 17, 2010) NYS Immunization Information System Training Invitation Letter (February - June 2010) NYS Immunization Information System Statewide Training Schedule (February - June 2010) Pre-book 2010-2011 Vaccine Now (February 5, 2010) Notice of Expiration Date Change of Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine (February 3, 2010) Notice of Voluntary Non-Safety Related Recall of Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine (February 1, 2010). New Requirements for NICUs (January 11, 2010). HEALTH ADVISORY: Updated Clinical Guidance for Health Care Providers for the 2009-2010 Influenza Season (December 22, 2009). HEALTH ADVISORY: 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine May Now Be Given to All New Yorkers (December 10, 2009). Vaccine Redistribution (November 2, 2009) A Message from State Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, MD to Health Care Providers Wanting to Receive H1N1 Flu Vaccine (October 29, 2009) Instructions for Ordering 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine - Quick Guide. (October 25, 2009) Physicians Must Register to Receive H1N1 Vaccine. Governor Suspends Flu Shot Mandate for Health Care Employees Due to Shortage. Declaration of H1N1 Emergency Includes Changes in Vaccination Regulations. (October 29, 2009) HEALTH ADVISORY: Updated Clinical Guidance for Health Care Providers for the 2009-2010 Influenza Season (October 26, 2009). Planning for the Novel H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Campaign, Audio Conference, October 20, 2009 2009 Influenza Planning Checklist for Medical Offices and Clinics (October 2009) Vaccination Guidance for Clinicians Caring for Pregnant Women (September 2009 . HEALTH ADVISORY: Novel H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Information (September 14, 2009) Vaccine Pre-Registration (September 14, 2009) Clinical Guidance for Assessment, Testing, and Treatment of Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus in Pregnant Women (June 16, 2009)   New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Expands Weekend H1N1 Vaccination Clinics To Cover People with Underlying Health Conditions. (November 12, 2009). Letter of Instruction from the Bureau of Immunization (August 28, 2009) Fact Sheet: The Citywide Immunization Registry (CIR) and H1N1 Vaccine     Miscellaneous   Patient Handouts (based upon NYSDOH and CDC recommendations): Low Literacy for Pregnant Women Medium Literacy for Pregnant Women Low Literacy for General Public Medium Literacy for General Public Spanish for General Public