Information for Local Health Departments

2007-2008 Updates and Recommendations

• Letter to Colleagues
• Influenza Outbreak Guidelines for Long-Term Care Facilities
• Algorithm for Local Health Department Reporting of Influenza
• Influenza Outbreaks -- Suggested Initial Information to Collect
• Guidance for Medical Examiners and Pathologists Regarding Influenza-Related Pediatric Mortality
• MDCH Bureau of Laboratories Test Requisition Form

Off-Season Influenza Reporting

• Off-Season Influenza Reporting Guidelines for Local Health Jurisdictions
• Quick Reference Guide for Off-Season Influenza Reporting

Information for Physicians and other Health Care Providers

• Reportable Diseases in Michigan - A Guide for Physicians, Health Care Providers, and Laboratories
• Notice: Immediately Report Pediatric Mortality Associated with Influenza
• Guidance for Medical Examiners and Pathologists Regarding Influenza-Related Pediatric Mortality
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Influenza Outbreak Guidelines for Long-Term Care Facilities
• How to Join the Influenza Sentinel Provider Surveillance Network
  • MDCH Test Requisition Form for Influenza Sentinels ONLY