Healthcare Professionals

This page includes guidance for clinicians, laboratory personnel, and other healthcare providers regarding Public Health Laboratory testing, infection prevention and control guidance, and influenza educational materials for the 2019-2020 season.

OSDH Influenza Healthcare Provider Resources:

OSDH Public Health Laboratory Influenza Specimen Submission Information and Forms

Influenza Antiviral Medications: Summary for Clinicians

Influenza Vaccines – United States, 2019-20 Influenza Season

Infection Control and Prevention Guidelines for Influenza in Hospitals and Other Acute Care Settings

Influenza Prevention and Mitigation in Long-Term and Residential Care Facilities

Infection Control and Prevention Guidelines for Influenza in Clinics and Other Outpatient Healthcare Settings

Infection Control and Prevention Guidelines for Influenza for Home Healthcare Providers

Guide to Controlling Respiratory Illnesses in Dormitories and Other Group Housing Settings

8 Infection Control Guidelines to Prevent Influenza Transmission

Flu Prevention and Hand Hygiene Posters: 

Flu Season is Here

Help Protect Your Co-Workers from Influenza

Fight the Flu

Stay Well This Flu Season

Too Sick for School

Cover Your Cough the Right Way – English (OSDH)

  Cubra Su Tos de la Manera Correcta Hoja Informativa – Español (OSDH)

Cover Your Cough – English (CDC)

  Cubra Su Tos – Español (CDC) 

Hand Washing Steps

Hand Washing - Kids

Hand Washing - Adults

Hand Hygiene:  If You’re Awesome and You Know It! – Version 1

Hand Hygiene:  If You’re Awesome and You Know It! – Version 2

Hand Hygiene:  Help Stop Respiratory Illness

Hand Hygiene:  Protect Those You Love

External Resources and Publications:

Information for Health Professionals (CDC)

Prevention Strategies for Seasonal Influenza in Healthcare Settings (CDC)

Antiviral Drugs: Information for Health Care Professionals (CDC)