Influenza Reporting Resources

Seasonal Influenza Cases

Seasonal influenza reporting guidelines are detailed in the Health Advisory.

Residential Institutions

• Residential Facility Influenza Questionnaire
• Influenza-like Illness Patient List (Microsoft Excel 2007 Version)
• Influenza-like Illness Patient List (Microsoft Excel 2003 Version) 
• Influenza Recommendations Facilities Checklist
• Recommendations for the Prevention and Control Of Influenza in San Francisco Long-Term Care Facilities

Fatal Influenza Form (Ages 0-64 years)

• Fatal Influenza Case History Form 

Laboratory Guidelines and Forms

• Specimen Collection Guidelines for Patients with Suspected Seasonal Influenza
• Public Health Laboratory Form: To be completed after consultation with Communicable Disease Control (415) 554-2830.

Infection Control Guidelines

• Current Infection Control Recommendations for Influenza are detailed in the latest Influenza Health Advisory

Seasonal Flu Vaccine Information

Suspected Avian Influenza Cases

Report suspected cases of avian influenza immediately (within one hour) to Communicable Disease Control at (415) 554-2830.  After hours, weekends and holidays, please follow the prompts to page the on-call physician.

• Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Criteria for Testing, Tests, Specimen Collection and Submission, and Infection Control Precautions. 

For additional information, forms, and references please contact Communicable Disease Control (415) 554-2830.