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Updated September 2, 2010
	MMS Flu Advisories Updated September 2, 2010

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Flu Information for Physicians
	Flu 2010-11: Recommendations and Resources Recent recommendations from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health

	ACIP Recommendations Recent recommendations of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)

	H1N1 Vaccine Reimbursement Policies Payer-by-payer summary of reimbursement policies for the administration of the H1N1 vaccine. (Updated Oct. 19, 2009)

	Employee Flu Immunization Campaign Kit When healthcare employees get vaccinated, they protect their patients as well as themselves. Use this kit to help plan an employee flu immunization campaign at your hospital or practice.

	Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (FluMist) -- Information for Clinicians Link to the CDC website for Questions and Answers about FluMist® intranasal vaccine

	Pandemic Flu: Practical Information and Strategies for Preparedness Educational tool contains information about pandemic preparedness, including annual influenza, avian influenza in birds and humans, and pandemic influenza.
Flu Information for Patients
	Flu Clinics in Massachusetts Massachusetts Public Flu Clinic Finder, provided by Masspro.

	Facts About the Flu Vaccines, prevention and treatment

	is a Cold or the Flu? Knowing the difference will help you determine the most effective treatment.

	If You get Sick With the Flu Awareness of symptoms; steps to take; warning signs that it's an emergency

	Attendance At School: Should I Send My Child to School? Guidelines to follow until you can talk to your doctor

	Simple Handwashing Rules for the Flu Season Handwashing guidelines for kids; food preparation guidelines; "Soapy" coloring books, brochures and posters

	What You Can Do: Caring for People at Home Information from the Mass. Department of Public Health