Division of Surveillance & Disease Control

 Reporting Guidelines

• Influenza-like Illness: 
  Within 1 week to local health department (Numerical totals only) 
• Influenza-associated pediatric mortality:
  (age <18 years): Within 1 week to local health department
• Positive laboratory results for influenza: 
  by type and subtype, as available (RT-PCR, immunoflourescence, or culture only) in aggregate weekly to IDE via fax (304)-558-8736  
• Hospitalizations and deaths: 
  aggregate weekly by age group from acute care and critical access hospitals, weekly to IDE via fax (304) 558-8736
• Outbreaks:
  Immediately to local health departments

 Protocol

• West Virginia IDE Protocol ^New
  
•  Appendix 1: Avian influenza

 
Case Definition

•  Influenza-like illness is defined as fever ≥100°F(36°C) and cough or sore throat without another identified cause.
• Influenza-Associated Pediatric Mortality
• Novel influenza A virus infections

 Required Forms

• Hospitalization and Death Reporting from West Virginia Hospitals, 2009-2010 Influenza Season ^New
• WV Influenza Weekly Reporting Form
• WVEDDS
• Influenza-associated pediatric mortality reporting form
• Sentinel Provider Enrollment Form
• Pregnancy Case Report Form

 Required Forms - Avian Influenza

• Human Influenza A (H5) Domestic Case Screening Form
• Human Influenza A (H5) Domestic Case Screening Form Instructions
• Avian Influenza Primary Contact/Site Worksheet Form
• Avian Influenza Contact Tracing Form
• Avian Influenza Contact Surveillance Form

General Information 

• Public Information Sheet: Seasonal and Swine Flu ^Updated
• Parent Resource Page

Information for Providers

• Infectious Disease Society of America Guidelines for Seasonal Influenza 
• Who should be tested for influenza?
• How should I test for influenza?
• How do I interpret rapid test results for influenza?
• CDC guidance on treatment and prophylaxis for H1N1 ('Swine') influenza 

Outbreak Toolkit for Healthy Populations 

• Guidelines for investigating influenza outbreaks in healthy populations ^Updated
• H1N1 ('swine') Influenza Outbreak Investigation Form (MS Word 2003)
• Outbreak Line List (MS Excel 2003)
• West Virginia Office of Laboratory Services Influenza Page 

Nursing Home Outbreak Toolkit

•  Guidelines for Suspected Influenza Outbreaks in Nursing Homes
• Line listing for Nursing Home Upper Respiratory Outbreak
• WV Office of Laboratory Services Influenza Specimen Collection and Shipping Instructions
• ALSO SEE: Prevention and Control of Influenza Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2008
• CDC Interim Antiviral Guidance for 2008-2009 for Influenza  

Influenza Sentinel Provider Resources

• Checklist for Recruiting Sentinel Providers
• Sample Memo from Local Health Departments to Recruits
• Sentinel Provider FAQ Sheet
• Instructions for Collection of Nasopharyngeal Swab Specimens
• Virology Laboratory Respiratory Virus Requisition Form
• Requisition for Respiratory Virus Culture Supplies

 
Influenza Surveillance Data

• 2009-10 Influenza Surveillance Data (Updated Weekly)

 
Other Links

• CDC H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
• CDC Information: Influenza
• World Health Organization (WHO) Information: Influenza