The Georgia Association for Primary Health Care, Inc. (GAPHC) was founded as a not-for-profit corporation in 1979 through the cooperative efforts of a broad coalition of primary health care advocates in our state.
Throughout its history, GAPHC has engaged in a strong public advocacy agenda in support of its mission: to improve access to comprehensive primary health care services for all medically underserved Georgians and support the continued development and expansion of community-based health center practice systems throughout the state.
H1N1 Updates from Centers for Disease Control
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to identify and investigate the spread of H1N1 influenza virus infection in people in a number of states, it is critical that you stay up to daye with the latest clinical guidelines. CDC will notify you by email each time new information is available. Go to H1N1 Flu and enter your email address in the 'Get Email Updates' Box. You will receive an email every time CDC updates the page, which currently includes guidance on case definitions, infection control practices in the healthcare setting, and antiviral recommendatioins taht every health center clinician should have at the ready.
Interim Guidance for Screening for Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) by State and Local Health Departments, Hospitals, and Clinicians in Regions with Few or no Reported Cases of H1N1 for guidance in the case of suspected H1N1 flu infection. Obtain a respiratory swab for S-OIV testing, refrigerate, do not freeze, and contact the state or local health department to facilitate transport and timely diagnosis at a state public health laboratory.
Update on School (K-12) Dismissal and Childcare Facilities: Interim CDC Guidance in Response to Human Infections with the 2009 Influenza A H1N1 Virus
Interim Guidance - Pregnant Women and H1N1 (Swine Influenza): Considerations for Clinicians
Interim Guidance - HIV Infected Adults and Adolescents: Condsiderations for Clinicians Regarding Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
Interim Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected H1N1 Virus Infection in a Healthcare Setting
Interim Guidance on Antiviral Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected H1N1 Virus and Close Contacts
CDC's Clinician Outreach Communications Activity for national clinician organizations to communicate information about disease outbreaks
PandemicFlu.gov for more information on the H1N1 situation.
Peanut Products Recall Notice
Click http://www.cdc.gov/widgets/ to find the most up to date recall information. The Georgia Association for Primary Health Care, Inc. (GAPHC) was founded as a not-for-profit corporation in 1979 through the cooperative efforts of a broad coalition of primary health care advocates in our state.
Throughout its history, GAPHC has engaged in a strong public advocacy agenda in support of its mission: to improve access to comprehensive primary health care services for all medically underserved Georgians and support the continued development and expansion of community-based health center practice systems throughout the state.
H1N1 Updates from Centers for Disease Control
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to identify and investigate the spread of H1N1 influenza virus infection in people in a number of states, it is critical that you stay up to daye with the latest clinical guidelines. CDC will notify you by email each time new information is available. Go to H1N1 Flu and enter your email address in the 'Get Email Updates' Box. You will receive an email every time CDC updates the page, which currently includes guidance on case definitions, infection control practices in the healthcare setting, and antiviral recommendatioins taht every health center clinician should have at the ready.
Interim Guidance for Screening for Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) by State and Local Health Departments, Hospitals, and Clinicians in Regions with Few or no Reported Cases of H1N1 for guidance in the case of suspected H1N1 flu infection. Obtain a respiratory swab for S-OIV testing, refrigerate, do not freeze, and contact the state or local health department to facilitate transport and timely diagnosis at a state public health laboratory.
Update on School (K-12) Dismissal and Childcare Facilities: Interim CDC Guidance in Response to Human Infections with the 2009 Influenza A H1N1 Virus
Interim Guidance - Pregnant Women and H1N1 (Swine Influenza): Considerations for Clinicians
Interim Guidance - HIV Infected Adults and Adolescents: Condsiderations for Clinicians Regarding Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
Interim Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected H1N1 Virus Infection in a Healthcare Setting
Interim Guidance on Antiviral Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected H1N1 Virus and Close Contacts
CDC's Clinician Outreach Communications Activity for national clinician organizations to communicate information about disease outbreaks
PandemicFlu.gov for more information on the H1N1 situation.
Peanut Products Recall Notice
Click http://www.cdc.gov/widgets/ to find the most up to date recall information.
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