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Flu

H1N1 Flu Informtion

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Image The Flu: What You Should Know
Watch a special edition of Physician Focus about issues surrounding the H1N1 and the seasonal flu
Image Massachusetts Department of Public Health H1N1 Information
  • Guidance for health care professionals on testing and treatment protocols
  • Guidance for school and child care facilities
  • Information and fact sheets for patients
Image New England Journal of Medicine H1N1 Resources
Image CDC: H1N1 Website 
Image CDC: Guidance For Clinicians and Public Health Professionals


Flu Information for Physicians

Image ACIP Recommendations
Recent recommendations of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Image H1N1 Vaccine Reimbursement Policies
Payer-by-payer summary of reimbursement policies for the administration of the H1N1 vaccine. (Updated Oct. 19, 2009)
Image 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.
Image Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (FluMist) -- Information for Clinicians
Link to the CDC website for Questions and Answers about FluMist® intranasal vaccine
Image 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

Image Flu Clinics in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Public Flu Clinic Finder, provided by Masspro.
Image Facts About the Flu
Vaccines, prevention and treatment
Image is a Cold or the Flu?
Knowing the difference will help you determine the most effective treatment.
Image If You get Sick With the Flu
Awareness of symptoms; steps to take; warning signs that it's an emergency
Image Attendance At School: Should I Send My Child to School?
Guidelines to follow until you can talk to your doctor
Image Simple Handwashing Rules for the Flu Season
Handwashing guidelines for kids; food preparation guidelines; "Soapy" coloring books, brochures and posters
Image What You Can Do: Caring for People at Home
Information from the Mass. Department of Public Health

For Residents

° U.S. Medical Exam

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Get Involved

Build your leadership skills and contribute your unique talents to the society's efforts. Elected, appointed and volunteer positions are available at district and statewide levels.

° Committees & Task Forces

° Districts and Regions

° Member Interest Networks

° Volunteer Opportunities

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Boston Medical Library

Members have access to the Waltham branch of the Boston Medical Library and the Countway Library of Medicine in Boston.

     

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MMS ARRA Advisor

Sign up for the ARRA Advisor e-newsletter for the latest information from the MMS about the Federal Stimulus program, EMR adoption, Health Information Exchange and other related technology subjects.