The following resources provide information and tools to help physicians be prepared for pandemic influenza:
The 2011-2012 seasonal influenza vaccine contains the antigen for the pandemic strain, the H1N1 virus.
Physicians should follow the CDC guidelines for administering the influenza vaccine.
CDC offers guidance on infection control measures in health cares settings
including protection of health care personnel
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidelines_infection_control.htm
Instructions for Respiratory Virus Specimen Submission
http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/laboratories/Resp_Virus_Specimen_Sub.pdf
Communicable Disease Laboratory Test Requisition Form
http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/laboratories/CDform082002a.pdf
The AMA provides a primer for physicians on preparing for pandemic influenza.