The abbreviated Primary Care Office Template was developed by SME's in primary care, public health and emergency management during a stakeholder meeting in August 2009. Utilizing this template, primary care offices will be able to rapidly (within 1-5 days) develop a pandemic influenza plan and be encouraged to become integrated into community planning.

This report provides an update to the international situation as of January 31, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page.

During week 4 (January 24-30, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S. 119 (3.2%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza.

FluView reports that for the week of January 24-30, 2010, flu activity in the United States remained about the same as during the previous week. Flu activity is relatively low at this time, with most flu continuing to be caused by 2009 H1N1. Flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, but it is expected to continue for several more months.

All lots of monovalent 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine in pre-filled syringes manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur, not included in the two earlier recalls, should now be administered by February 15, 2010 regardless of the expiration imprinted on the package.

In recent testing of its influenza A (H1N1) monovalent vaccine, Sanofi Pasteur found five distributed lots of single-dose, pre-filled syringe pediatric (0.25 mL) vaccine and one distributed lot of single-dose pre-filled syringe for older children and adults (0.5 mL) vaccine had potency below pre-specified limits.

As of January 7, 2010, the cumulative pro rata allocation is approximately 136 million doses of 2009 H1N1 vaccine. As of January 5, 2010, approximately 111 million doses have been shipped, so supplies of 2009 H1N1 vaccine available to be administered are ample. Although the 2009 H1N1 vaccine was initially prioritized to certain target groups, due to the increase in supply most jurisdictions are now making vaccine available for everyone who wishes to receive it.

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) January 29, 2010 / 59(03);74-77

This document includes updated information about late season flu vaccination, including who is recommended, where to find vaccine, and why it should still be taken seriously.

This document includes updated information about late season flu vaccination, including who is recommended, where to find vaccine, and why it should still be taken seriously.

This document includes updated information about late season flu vaccination, including who is recommended, where to find vaccine, and why it should still be taken seriously.

This document provides a suggested step-by-step approach to communicating pediatric-related information on pandemic influenza at the community level. The document goal is to provide community planners "talking points" for discussions on a coordinated approach to communication in their community.

This report provides an update to the international situation as of January 29, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page.

During week 2 (January 10-16, 2010), influenza activity decreased slightly in the U.S. 120 (3.7%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza.

An update from the Tribal CERC/Pandemic Influenza Course which is a day and half training course that offers a combination of influenza communication tabletop exercises and informative group discussions.

Overall flu activity in the United States decreased again slightly during the week of January 10-16, 2010, as reported in FluView. Though flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, it is expected to continue for several more months.

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) January 22, 2010 / Vol. 59, No. 2

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) January 22, 2010 / Vol. 59(02);44-48

In an open letter to the American people, several health care provider and public health organizations encouraged Americans to get the H1N1 vaccine. This letter emphasizes that the H1N1 vaccine is safe, effective, and the best way to protect against 2009 H1N1 flu. Originally, 32 organizations signed on to this letter; however, since publication, several groups have joined this effort.