County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Health
Acute Communicable Disease Control
313 N. Figueroa Street, Room 212
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 240-7941
Fax: (213) 482-4856
E-Mail:acdc2@ph.lacounty.gov

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Flu Prevention and Control

 

ACDC (Influenza): A Manual of Departmental Rules, Regulations, and Control Procedures

Prevention and Control of Influenza: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2007

 

General Prevention and Control

• CDC: Prevention and Control of Influenza (July 13, 2007)
• CA DHS: Influenza and Viral Gastroenteritis Guidelines
• European CDC-Eurosurveillance: Personal protective measures for reducing transmission of influenza

Respiratory Hygiene

• Flu Prevention Tips (Windows Video File .wmv)
• Why Don't We Do It In Our Sleeves (Windows Video File .wmv)
  (Note: There is no scientific evidence that coughing in one's sleeve or on one's arm will reduce flu transmission but viewers might be benefited by seeing the graphic effects of unprotected coughs/sneezes on the spread of disease.)
• CDC: Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette in Healthcare Settings
• Los Angeles County Public Health - Respiratory Hygiene
• Cover Your Cough (Poster, Bilingual) 1 | 2

OUTBREAK CONTROL

Acute care facilities

• CDC-MMWR: Influenza Vaccination of Health-Care Personnel
• CDC: Infection Control Guidance for the Prevention and Control of Influenza in Acute-Care Facilities (2/8/07)
• Hospital Association of Southern California - Recommendations (1/9/2006)

In skilled nursing homes:

• CA DHS: Recommendations for the Prevention, Detection, and Control of Influenza in California, Long-Term Care Facilities, 2006-2007
• CDC: Infection Control Measures for Preventing and Controlling Influenza Transmission in Long-Term Care Facilities (2/6/07)
• Related: Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist for Long-Term Care and Other Residential Facilities

In childcare:

• CDC: Preventing the Spread of Influenza (the Flu) in Child Care Settings: Guidance for Administrators, Care Providers, and Other Staff

At work:

• CDC: Stopping the Spread of Germs at Work

Other:

• CDC: Control of Influenza Outbreaks in Institutions