H1N1 (Swine Flu)

Note: This guidance supersedes “GUIDANCE FOR INFECTION CONTROL FOR 2009 H1N1 INFLUENZA IN HEALTH CARE" released on 2.4.10)

On November 5, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued guidance on influenza prevention in health care settings, and Cal/OSHA issued guidance on the application of the aerosol transmissible diseases standards for the 2010-11 influenza season.

• February 19, 2010
• February 5, 2010
• November 24, 2009
• November 20, 2009 
• November 6, 2009  
• November 3, 2009
• October 23, 2009
• October 16, 2009 
• October 9, 2009
• September 28, 2009
• September 21, 2009
• September 4, 2009
• August 28, 2009
• August 21, 2009
• August 10, 2009
• July 27, 2009
• June 12, 2009
• May 21, 2009
• May 8, 2009
• May 6, 2009
• May 4, 2009
• May 1, 2009
• April 29, 2009
• April 28, 2009
• April 27, 2009 

This joint document serves to update the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recommendations of August 20, 2009, for infection control for 2009 H1N1 influenza in health care settings based on the revised Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) “Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009
H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel,” issued October 14, 2009.

• Download updated CDPH Infection Control Guidance for Health Care Settings (updated 2.4.10)      

Note: This guidance has been updated. Click here to access the updated guidance 

Revision History: Supersedes “Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza Infection Control Recommendations For
Hospitalized Patients. (8/20/09)”

Originating programs: Healthcare Associated Infections Program, Center for Health Care Quality, and
Division of Communicable Disease Control, Center for Infectious Diseases

• Download updated CDPH Infection Control Guidance For Hospitalized Patients (updated 2.4.10)