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Report provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services
Due to the introduction of the novel influenza A (H1N1) in April 2009, the Texas Department of State Health Services is requesting that health care professionals report the following information to their local health department staff:
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Reportable Condition
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When to Report
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Hospitalized patient with laboratory-confirmed* novel influenza A (H1N1)
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Weekly
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Intensive Care Unit patient with laboratory-confirmed novel influenza A (H1N1)
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Within 1 working day
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Death with laboratory-confirmed* novel influenza A (H1N1)
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Immediately
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*Laboratory confirmation refers to testing by RT-PCR or culture.
Notes:
- Outpatient cases are not reportable, even if laboratory-confirmed novel influenza A (H1N1)
- Hospitalized patients with positive flu, rapid testing only, are not reportable. Report the hospitalized patients confirmed by RT-PCR.
- Physicians can contact their local or regional health department for additional guidance on reporting.
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Last Published: 10/14/2009 Print this page
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