CDC's interim guidance on H1N1
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2009 2:10 PM
From: William D. Ramsey, MD
To: EMS Agency Officials, Regional Medical Directors, Regional
Medical Command Centers
Attached is the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the management of patients with confirmed or suspected swineorigin influenza A (H1N1) infection. The guidance outlines recommendations for EMS responders (including firefighters and law enforcement officers who respond to medical emergencies) and 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points when dealing with patients who may be infected or exposed to the H1N1 virus. Please take a few minutes and review this material and share with your staff and response partners.
Read the memorandum and included CDC release below in the attached PDF document.