·         For general  information regarding vaccination: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/

·         For up-to-date statistics on the virus, including number of doctor visits, hospitalizations, and deaths: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/update.htm.  There is also a weekly report published by the CDC- FluView- which contains specific data on the H1N1 pandemic., which can be accessed through this link.

·         For information on high risk populations and initial target groups for vaccination, the following MMWR contains information on who should be targeted: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr58e0821.pdf

·         The CT Dept of Public Health has created a website dedicated to H1N1: http://www.ct.gov/ctfluwatch/cwp/view.asp?a=2533&q=314806&ctfluwatchNav=|

·         This site contains information on how to pre-register in order for the DPH to directly send the vaccine to providers.  It also contains a link for information on how to bill Medicare for the vaccine.  Both the H1N1 Provider agreement and the H1N1 Provider Profile must be filled out. http://www.ct.gov/ctfluwatch/cwp/view.asp?a=2533&q=444978

Provider agreement: http://www.ct.gov/ctfluwatch/lib/ctfluwatch/h1n1/provider_agreement.pdf

Provider Profile:

http://www.ct.gov/ctfluwatch/lib/ctfluwatch/h1n1/provider_profile.pdf

·         For a comprehensive Q & A regarding the vaccine for providers:  http://www.ct.gov/ctfluwatch/lib/ctfluwatch/h1n1/provider_vaccine_qa.pdf

·         For clinician information on patient management, special setting/populations, treatment guidance, as well as patient information and education: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/clinicians/

For information on the seasonal flu:

·         For seasonal Influenza Vaccination resources for Health Professionals: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/vaccination/index.htm. This includes links for:

• Influenza Vaccination: Summary for Clinicians
• 2009-10 Recommendations of the Advisory Committee On Immunization Practices (ACIP)

·         Dosage & Administration

·         Composition of 2009-10 Vaccine

·         Supply & Distribution

·         Storage & Handling

·         Coverage Levels

·         Effectiveness & Safety

·         Patient Education

·         Related Resources

·         2009-10 Influenza Season

·         For patient leaflets on the annual flu vaccine as well as the intranasal vaccine:

Injection:  http://www.immunize.org/vis/2flu.pdf

Intranasal: http://www.immunize.org/vis/vis_flulive.asp

For links to patient information info sheets on other vaccines: http://www.immunize.org/vis/vis_flulive.asp

·         For information on how to purchase the seasonal flu vaccine: http://www.preventinfluenza.org/ivats/

·         For links to free, downloadable and printable information: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/flugallery/index.htm

PDF's

• For a PDF on the Inactivated Flu Shot Click Here
• For a PDF on the Live Attenuated Nasal Spray Click Here

Medicare Reimbursement for Seasonal Flu Vaccine

• For a PDF on Medicare Rates for Seasonal Flu Vaccine 2010 Click Here
• For a PDF on the Medicare Administration Fee Click Here