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PRESS RELEASES & OTHER UPDATES
Jan. 15, 2010
PHICC Press Release 10-006: National Influenza Vaccination Week, January 10-16, 2010 - Today's Message Highlights the Importance of the Flu Vaccination for Seniors
PHICC Press Release 10-005: National Influenza Vaccination Week, January 10-16, 2010 - Today's Message Focuses on Young Adults (19 through 24 year olds)
Jan. 14, 2010
PHICC Press Release 10-004: National Influenza Vaccination Week, January 10-16, 2010 - Today's Message Focuses on Parents and Caregivers of Children and Adolescents
Jan. 12, 2010
PHICC Press Release 10-003: National Influenza Vaccination Week, January 10-16, 2010 - Today's Message Focuses on People with Chronic Health Conditions
PHICC Press Release 10-002: National Influenza Vaccination Week, January 10-16, 2010 - DPHSS continues to encourage island residents to get vaccinated
PHICC Press Release 10-001: DPHSS Prepares for Additional H1N1 Mass Vaccinations for the General Public
Dec. 17, 2009
PHICC Press Release 09-055: Recalled H1N1 Vaccines were Never on Guam
PHICC Press Release 09-054: DPHSS Opens H1N1 Mass Vaccinations to the General Public
Dec. 11, 2009
PHICC Press Release 09-053: DPHSS to Assist GDOE in Fourth School-based Vaccination POD
Dec. 10, 2009
PHICC Press Release 09-052: DPHSS to Assist GDOE in Fourth Mass Vaccination POD
Nov. 23, 2009
PHICC Press Release 09-050: PHICC Press Release 09-50: The Department of Public Health and Social Services will conduct first H1N1 Influenza Mass Vaccination Point of Dispensing (POD) for all target groups identified by the Guam Vaccine and Antiviral Prioritization Planning Committee (VAPPC) with guidance from the CDC.
Nov. 19, 2009
PHICC Press Release 09-049: DPHSS/GDOE Revises List of Schools Participating in H1N1 Influenza Mass Vaccination
PHICC Press Release 09-048: DPHSS/GDOE to Conduct First School Based H1N1 Influenza Mass Vaccination
Updated Guidance for the use of CSL's 2009 H1N1 Monovalent Vaccine
CSL Package Insert: Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine
Oct. 30, 2009
PHICC Press Release 09-047: DPHSS To Hold "Vaccination Presentations" at School Districts
Oct. 29, 2009
PHICC Press Release 09-046: DPHSS Receives H1N1 Influenza Vaccine
Oct. 23, 2009
PHICC Press Release 09-045: DPHSS Hires New Public Information Officer for H1N1 Influenza Campaign
Oct. 22, 2009
PHICC Press Release 09-043: Initial Shipment of 2,400 H1N1 Vaccines Arrive On Island.
Oct. 02, 2009
PHICC Press Release 09-042: The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services placed its first order for the 2009 Novel H1N1 Influenza vaccine.
Sept. 29, 2009
Clinical Alert - FDA Public Health Alert: Potential Medication Errors with Tamiflu for Oral Suspension
Sept. 28, 2009
Clinical Advisory: 2009 H1N1 Infuenza Vaccine
Sept. 19, 2009
Clinical Advisory: Revised Recommendations for the Use of Influenza Antiviral Drugs
Clinical Advisory: Novel H1N1 Influenza Vaccine
When to seek medical care for possible influenza, including influenza A H1N1 (swine flu)
Sept. 10, 2009
PHICC Written Press Release 09-041: A Statement from the Director of the Department of Public Health and Social Services
Sept. 02, 2009
Clinical Advisory: Novel H1N1 Influenza Vaccine
Aug. 27, 2009
PHICC Press Release 09-041: DPHSS Announces Priority Plans and Response Efforts for H1N1
Aug. 26, 2009
Clinical Advisory: Health officials say drug-resistant H1N1 strains may emerge with excessive use of antivirals
Aug. 24, 2009
Use of Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Aug. 21, 2009
Clinical Advisory: Oseltamivir-Resistant Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in Immunosuppressed Patients Receiving Oseltamivir Therapy
Aug. 20, 2009
PHICC Press Release No. 09-040: DPHSS Officials Confirm 26 Additional H1N1 Cases
Aug. 13, 2009
PHICC Press Release No. 09-039: DPHSS Officials Confirm 55 Additional H1N1 Cases
Aug. 10, 2009
PHICC Press Release No. 09-038: Updated Recommendations for Isolation Period for Persons with Influenza-Like Illness
Updated Recommendations for Isolation Period for Persons with Influenza-Like Illness
Aug. 7, 2009
Clinical Advisory: Beware of False Negative Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests
Interim Guidance for the Detection of Novel Influenza A Virus Using Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests
PHICC Press Release No. 09-037: DPHSS Officials Confirm 23 Additional H1N1 Cases
Aug. 3, 2009
PHICC Press Release No. 09-036: DPHSS Officials Provides General Guidance For Work and School Environment For The Prevention Of The H1N1 Influenza Virus
Emergency Use Authorization of TAMIFLU: Fact Sheet For Health Care Providers
July 31, 2009
PHICC Press Release No. 09-035: DPHSS Officials Confirm 28 Additional H1N1 Cases
July 28, 2009
Clinical Advisory: DPHSS Officials Recommending Prioritization of H1N1 Testing
July 27, 2009
PHICC Press Release No. 09-033: DPHSS Officials Confirm 9 Additional H1N1 Cases
Questions & Answers: Novel H1N1 Influenza Vaccine
July 23, 2009
PHICC Press Release No. 09-032: DPHSS Officials Confirm 8 Additional H1N1 Cases
July 22, 2009
Flu View: 2008-2009 Influenza Season, Week 27 ending July 11, 2009
July 20, 2009
PHICC Release No. 09-031: DPHSS Officials Confirms First H1N1 Death and 6 More H1N1 Cases
PHICC Release No. 09-030: DPHSS Officials Confirm Five Additional H1N1 Cases
July 17, 2009
PHICC Release No. 09-029: DPHSS Officials Confirm Fifth H1N1 Case
July 16, 2009
PHICC Release No. 09-028: DPHSS and DOE work Together to Combat the Spread of H1N1 in Guam Schools
July 15, 2009
PHICC Release No. 09-027: DPHSS Officials Encourages Island Community To Remain Vigilant
July 13, 2009
PHICC Release No. 09-026: Government of Guam Officials Briefed on H1N1 Summit
Official CDC Health Advisory: Three Reports of Oseltamivir Resistant Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Viruses
Clinician Advisory: Interim guidance for use of 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine during novel influenza A (H1N1) outbreak
Intensive Care Patients with Severe Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection - Michigan, June 2009
Flu View: 2008-2009 Influenza Season, Week 26 ending July 4, 2009
PHICC Release No. 09-025: Public Health Officials Continues Plan Activation Clinical, Visitor, Travel and Surveillance Monitoring Protocols Effective
PHICC Release No. 09-024: Guam to Receive Thousands in Federal Funding for H1N1, Seasonal Flu Preparedness Efforts
PHICC Release No. 09-023: H1N1 Precautionary Measures for Social Gatherings
July 9, 2009
Clinician Advisory: Prevention and Control of Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infections in Healthcare Settings
July 8, 2009
PHICC Release No. 09-021: DPHSS Officials Confirm Three New Cases
July 2, 2009
PHICC Release No. 09-01: Guam's First Case of H1N1 Confirmed
June 22, 2009
Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infections Among Health-Care Personnel -- United States, May 2009
June 17, 2009
Outbreak Notice, Novel H1N1 Flu: Global Situation
June 12, 2009
PHICC Release No. 09-018: DPHSS Maintains Vigilance
June 5, 2009
Novel H1N1 Flu Updated Key Points, June 5, 2009
June 2, 2009
PHICC Release No. 09-016: FDA and FTC Warn Public of Fraudulent H1N1 Influenza Products
May 7, 2009
Press Release: Federal Health and Community Leaders Join Forces to Provide Critical Information to Asian American & Pacific Island Communities on the H1N1 Flu
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May 29, 2009
PHICC Release No. 09-015: Department of Public Health and Social Services Continues Surveillance, Public Advised No Need for Panic
May 26, 2009
Clinical Advisory: Novel Influenza A (H1N1) [Swine Flu], May 26, 2009
May 22, 2009
PHICC Release No. 09-014: Department of Publilc Health and Social Services Influenza A H1N1 Public Education Campaign, May 22, 2009
May 2009
Hospitalized Patients with Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection - California, April - May 2009
May 18, 2009
PHICC Release No. 09-012: Travel Warning To Mexico Downgraded, May 18, 2009
May 17, 2009
PHICC Release No. 09-011: Two Suspect Cases Negative For Swine-Origin H1N1 Flu
May 16, 2009
PHICC Release No. 09-010: H1N1 Virus Lab Results Pending and Passenger Cleared For Travel
May 15, 2009
PHICC Release No. 09-009: DPHSS and DoD Officials Collaborate In Response To Military Passenger With Flu Like Symptoms
PHICC Release No. 09-008: DPHSS Partners with the Pacific Islands Health Officers Association (PIHOA)
May 14, 2009
PHICC Release No. 09-007: DPHSS Maintains Vigilance
May 13, 2009
PHICC Release No. 09-006: Local Officials Monitor Two Cases
May 12, 2009
PHICC Release No. 09-004: The Department of Public Health and Social Services Official Entity for Release of Information for Novel Influenza A (H1N1) [Swine Flu]
May 11, 2009
PHIC Release No. 09-003: DPHSS Continue Surveillance of H1N1 Flu
May 10, 2009
PHICC Release No. 09-002: Inbound Passenger Negative for H1N1 Flu
PHICC Release No. 09-001: Guam Responds to H1N1 Influenza A
May 6, 2009
Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infections -- Worldwide
May 5, 2009
Joint Release No. 09-004: H1N1 Flu Guidance Available To Clinicians.
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Clinical Guidance for Treating and Preventing Swine Influenza A (as of 05-05-09) (File size 145KB)
Lab Guidelines for Specimen Requirements (File size: 135KB)
May 4, 2009
Joint Release No. 09-003: Guam remains in the clear as the number of confirmed Swine Origin H1N1 Flu cases in the United States and internationally slowly increase.
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May 1, 2009
Letter to Parents (File size: 230KB)
The Flu: A Guide for Parents (File size: 98KB)
April 30, 2009
Public Health Advisory: Risk of Swine Flu Associated with Travel to Affected Areas (File size: 50KB)
April 29, 2009
Joint Release No. 1: Department of Public Health and Social Services and Guam Homeland Security for Unified Command. Read full notice... (File size: 14KB)
Memorandum: Partial-activation of State of Emergency Operations Center
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April 26, 2009
Swine Flu affects the U.S. and Mexico (File size: 64KB)
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Worker Safety Interview (File size: 6.61MB) [UPDATED 05-17-09]
Kidtastics (File size: 2.10MB)
Swine Flu Hygiene (File size: 1.10MB)
Swine Flu Planning (File size: 1.1MB)
Swine Flu Preparedness (File size: 1.14KB)
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LOCAL RESOURCES
Guam's General Disaster Preparedness Plan
Guam Memorial Hospital's Pandemic Flu Plan (Revision 6, March 2009)
WEB RESOURCES
UPDATED:
Fri, 01 May 09
CDC H1N1 Flu: What's New on the Swine Flu Site
UPDATED:
Fri, 01 May 09
UPDATED H1N1 Virus Biosafety Guidelines for Laboratory Workers
UPDATED:
Fri, 01 May 09
UPDATED Interim Guidance: Pregnant Women and H1N1 (Swine Influenza): Considerations for Clinicians
UPDATED:
Thu, 30 Apr 09
Updated Travel Health Warning: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and Severe Cases of Respiratory Illness in Mexico -- Avoid Nonessential Travel to Mexico
UPDATED:
Thu, 30 Apr 09
MMWR: Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infections in a School --- New York City, April 2009
UPDATED:
Thu, 30 Apr 09
Interim Guidance for Clinicians & Public Health Professionals
UPDATED:
Thu, 30 Apr 09
Interim Guidance on Specimen Collection and Processing for Patients with Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection
UPDATED:
Thu, 30 Apr 09
Interim Guidance—HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents: Considerations for Clinicians Regarding Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
UPDATED:
Thu, 30 Apr 09
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)