H1N1 Information for Dental Settings

CDC's H1N1 Flu Clinical and Public Health Guidance

The CDC's web guide to the most up-to-date information on H1N1 and health care workers.

Novel H1N1 Influenza & Respiratory Protection for Health Care Workers

An article that addresses the different modes of transmission of respiratory illnesses and what are the appropriate personal protective equipment to be utilized.

N95 Respirators and Surgical Masks

This article illustrates the differences between surgical masks and N95 respirators and the guidelines for when they are indicated.

CDC keeps N-95 recommendation in H1N1 health worker guidance

An article that addresses the reasons why the CDC is keeping the N-95 respirators in the health worker guidance as well as other preventive measures.

Respirator and Facemask Use for Home, Community, and Occupational Settings

This document provides an updated interim guidance by the CDC on the use of facemasks and respirators for decreasing exposure to 2009 H1N1 influenza virus.

Infection Control in a Healthcare Setting

An interim guidance provided by the CDC on infection control measures to prevent the transmission of H1N1 influenza in healthcare facilities.

Decision Tree for 2009 H1N1 Vaccination

A diagram that looks at some of the key elements in deciding whether or not to provide H1N1 vaccinations to all the staff/providers of a facility or an office.