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Influenza at The Johns Hopkins Hosptial

We have our first case of Influenza for the 2003-2004 Season at JHH as of 12/18/04.

We now require screeening of all patients with bronchiolitis, pneumonia, sputum production, and "flu like" symptoms. The screening is done by obtaining and sending a Nasopharyngeal aspirate (NPA) for viral culture and antigen detection. All patients with the above symptoms/ diseases should be placed in Droplet Precautions. Please click on the Infection Control Plan above for more information.

See the CDC website for more details on national flu activity.

VACCINE SHORTAGE

  • Visit InsideHopkinsMedicine.org for Hopkins specific guidelines and information on vaccinations (Inside Hopkins network only)
    • Click HERE for the most recent recommendations from HEIC
  • Visit CDC.GOV for more information about the national vaccine shortage and recommendations
  • Visit Baltimore City Health Department for local influenza and vaccination information

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