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State Epidemiologist Issues Information on Severe Influenza in Pregnancy and FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Peramivir
State Epidemiologist Megan Davies, MD, issued a one-page guidance on Tuesday for physicians, Severe Influenza in Pregnancy: Consultation and Reporting (click the title to read the guidance). The guidance provides information […]
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Thousands Vaccinated, with More Vaccine on the Way
State health officials reported this week that 441,000 doses of H1N1 vaccine have been administered in North Carolina over the past four weeks. State Health Director Jeffrey Engel, MD, announced […]
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DHHS Seeks to Limit H1N1 Spread at State Facilities as Flu Activity Remains Widespread
State-operated hospitals, residential schools, developmental disability centers, neuro-medical treatment centers and alcohol and drug treatment centers have implemented steps to limit the spread of the H1N1 influenza virus. Effective today, all state facilities will actively screen all staff and visitors to identify people exhibiting signs of respiratory infections.
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More H1N1 Vaccine Heading to NC
State public health officials are awaiting more shipments of H1N1 flu vaccine as initial supplies have been depleted at clinics across the state. Supplies of the vaccine are being shipped to North Carolina and other states from the federal stockpile and are expected to arrive next week.
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State Changing the Way It Reports Flu Hospitalizations and Deaths; CDC Issues Updated Guidance on H1N1
North Carolina is changing the way it reports flu deaths and hospitalizations, in response to a new nationwide directive from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Starting this week, […]
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Rule Change Proposed for Temporary Order Issued September 24
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is asking physicians and other public health partners to comment on a proposed temporary rule change for Rule 10A NCAC 41A .0101. The proposed rule change will keep influenza deaths in adults reportable when the Temporary Order expires, 90 days after October 1, 2009.
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State Health Director Discusses Recent H1N1 Activity and What Physicians Need to Know
State Health Director Jeffrey Engel, MD visited the NCMS on September 24th to discuss the latest statistics and impact of the H1N1 virus on North Carolina. Dr. Engel discussed what physicians need to know about the virus and H1N1 vaccinations, including dispelling rumors about the vaccine. He also spelled out the targeted populations that should receive the vaccine first. View Dr. Engel’s video update…
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North Carolina Among States with Increased Flu Activity
The CDC reports that North Carolina is among 26 states that have reported widespread influenza activity. The list includes states surrounding North Carolina. According to the CDC, visits to doctors […]
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New CPT Codes for H1N1 Immunizations
The AMA, working with the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), has expedited the publication of new health care codes specific to the H1N1 vaccine product. The new […]
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Temporary Order Requires NC Physicians to Report Influenza-Related Deaths of Persons 18 and Older
The State Health Director has issued a temporary order requiring North Carolina physicians to report all influenza-associated deaths in persons 18 years of age or older. Influenza deaths in children less than 18 years of age have been legally reportable since 2004. This order is necessary to enhance influenza surveillance during the current pandemic.
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