Information for Ob/Gyns on the H1N1 Virus and Immunizations
Download Helpful Brochures on H1N1 and Immunizations for Pregnant Women
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released several new brochures for pregnant women on immunizations, including information H1N1. You can download the award-winning brochure on immunizations at: http://www.acog.org/acog_districts/dist9/2009IMM-887EN.pdf. There is also a Spanish version available at: http://www.acog.org/acog_districts/dist9/2009IMM-887SP.pdf
For the CDPH's fact sheet on H1N1 for pregnant women, click here: http://www.acog.org/acog_districts/dist9/2009IMM-982.pdf
Information on Registering for the H1N1 Vaccine
On September 1, 2009 California Department of Public Health’s Pandemic H1N1 Vaccine website was launched. The website, www.calpanflu.org, allows Local Health Departments, Providers, and Public Health Partners to pre-register for vaccine, order vaccine, and report H1N1 vaccine usage. The website will also post updated vaccine information and available resources.
Pre-register for the H1N1 vaccine today.
CDC Issues Flu Advisory for OB Settings On July 6, 2009, the CDC released interim guidance for preventing and managing novel H1N1 infections in obstetric settings. Severe illnesses in pregnant women and infants have been a feature of the flu pandemic, though experts don't have a firm grasp on the epidemiology and illness spectrum. The new guidance says areas where prenatal care and labor and delivery services are delivered should be separated from areas where the sick are handled.
The CDC's advisory can be found here.
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