Influenza Resource Pack 2010

Novel Influenza A H1N1

An information pack has been prepared by the Technical Advisory Group of the NMDHB as part of the 2010 response to Novel Influenza A H1N1.

This information is subject to change based on Ministry of Health recommendations. Updates will be sent via the Nelson Bays Primary Health if the situation changes.

Enclosed is information and 2010 guidelines relating to:

• Guidelines Overview
• Adult Algorithm for GPs
• Guidelines for influenza management in adults
• Guidelines for influenza management in children
• Diagnostic testing for influenza
• Dosing with tamiflu in renal impairment
• Eligibility and access to national reserve antivirals including list of Community Pharmacies with stocks of national reserve antivirals
• Diagnosis and Management of Infants and Children - Short
• Diagnosis and Management of Infants and Children - Summary Cards
• Green Stream Sign - Landscape
• DHB brochure "Preventing the Spread of Pandemic Influenza" stocks are available from the PHOs
• Infection control information and poster for use in your surgery if needed. ** Limited numbers of a DVD on infection control can be accessed by contacting Barbara Gibson on (03) 546 1800, ext. 7826 or can be downloaded from http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/pandemicinfluenza-resources-videoandaudio#infectioncontrol

You can also download ALL FILES IN ONE ARCHIVE HERE (2.5 MB)

Other information & links:

• Taking Tamiflu for people who cannot take medication capsules (MOH Website)
• Tamiflu for People who Cannot Swallow Capsules (MOH Website)