TThis factsheet explains what flu is, symptoms, and how to prevent it.

This 2009 MMWR article describes the disproportionate number of H1N1 related deaths among American Indian/Alaska Natives. According to an investigation which spanned 12 states, the rate of H1N1 related deaths in AI/AN was 4.0 times higher than death rates for all other racial/ethnic populations.

This report summarizes key findings from two community focus groups and three key informant interviews conducted by the Urban Indian Health Institute on H1N1.

Provides reccomendations and tools for vaccination, patient management, diagnosis and testing, planning, antivirals, infection control and training.

Provides the latest information for Tribal health officials.

This 2009 article outlines potential issues to consider in identifying and providing appropriate services for selected vulnerable populations within tribal communities. We also highlight pandemic influenza preparedness resources available to tribal leaders and their partners in state and local health departments, academia, community-based organizations, and the private sector.

This site provides up-to-date information on individual and family prepardness, clincial and public health gudielines, weekly epidemiology updates on the 2009 Influenza. A (H1N1) situation in IHS from the IHS Influenza Awareness System, other reosurces for education and treatment.
2009 Influenza A (H1N1) Weekly Surveillance Reports

Free brochures, posters, podcasts, and videos that can be used for patient education about prevention and prevention of the H1N1 flu. All free materials are easy to read, colorful, and can be printed directly from the Web site.
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