- Guidance for Health Care Workers
- Oregon Department of Human Services
- American Medical Association
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- World Health Organization
Guidance for Health Care Workers
The most up-to-date Oregon Public Health and Flu information is available at www.flu.oregon.gov. The updated website features a vaccine clinic locator tool and general information about influenza, its complications, and methods to prevent transmission. A Health Care Providers page contains many Oregon-specific resources and forms for agencies that plan influenza vaccine clinics. There is also a periodically-updated Clinical FAQ that addresses many of the most common questions from influenza vaccine providers. The website also allows you to subscribe to e-mail updates about the flu.
Immunization Health Educators are available at (971) 673-0300 for those who still need assistance after visiting the Flu.Oregon Health Care Providers web page.
Immunization Best Practice Videos
The DHS Immunization Program website offers training videos for vaccinators on the following topics:
- Vaccine Storage, Handling, and Temperature Tracking
- Vaccine Shipping and Receiving
- Flu Shot Administration
- Flu Nasal Spray Administration
- Relenza Diskhaler Administration
- Tamiflu Oral Suspension Administration
- Immunizing Children and Communicating With Patients
- Safety
- Documentation
These videos are available anytime at www.dhs.state.or.us/dhs/ph/imm/training/index.shtml.
Useful Links for Health Care Providers
The CDC website offers public health and health care professionals key information about vaccination, infection control, prevention, treatment, and diagnosis of seasonal influenza: www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals
The AMA provides vaccination resources covering the benefits, perceived risks and safety concerns around vaccination. The web page also includes resources related to influenza vaccination as well as adult and pediatric immunization: www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physician-resources/public-health/vaccination-resources.shtml
Guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services is also available for health care workers in a variety of settings and facilities: www.flu.gov/professional/hospital/index.html
Oregon Department of Human Services
The most up-to-date Oregon Public Health and Flu information is available at www.flu.oregon.gov. The updated website features a vaccine clinic locator tool and general information about influenza, its complications, and methods to prevent transmission. A Health Care Providers page contains many Oregon-specific resources and forms for agencies that plan influenza vaccine clinics. There is also a periodically-updated Clinical FAQ that addresses many of the most common questions from influenza vaccine providers.
The Oregon Flu Hotline - (800) 978-3040 - is now active from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. The hotline will direct callers to the nearest flu vaccine clinic and can help search to find a clinic that meets clients' specific needs (cost, insurance, vaccine preference, etc.).
Flu Vaccine Finder
The Oregon Immunization Program has teamed up with Oregon SafeNet to host the Flu Vaccine Finder, powered by the Google search engine. Clinics posted on the Google finder will be listed on the vaccine locator at www.flu.oregon.gov, on the Oregon Flu Hotline and on the Google search engine at www.google.com/flushot. Providers that wish to advertise a vaccine clinic may register with the Google Flu Finder team or may submit clinic listings using the form under 'Clinic Administration' at www.flu.oregon.gov/healthcareproviders.
American Medical Association
The AMA provides vaccination resources covering the benefits, perceived risks and safety concerns around vaccination. The web page also includes resources related to influenza vaccination as well as adult and pediatric immunization: www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physician-resources/public-health/vaccination-resources.shtml
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC's Seasonal Influenza web page provides basic information on influenza, as well as guidance on prevention and treatment. Special guidance is also available for health care workers, schools and childcare providers, businesses, pregnant women, and other high risk groups. Vaccine guidance and fact sheets are also available, along with national and international flu activity and surveillance reports: www.cdc.gov/flu
The CDC website offers public health and health care professionals key information about vaccination, infection control, prevention, treatment, and diagnosis of seasonal influenza: www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The latest influenza news and information for health care professionals, businesses, individuals and families, as well as a flu vaccine finder, PSAs and printable materials: www.flu.gov
WHO offers information about influenza and the global flu situation: www.who.int/topics/influenza/en