Influenza outbreak toolkit

Before an outbreak

• Checklist: Influenza outbreak preparation (171 KB)
• Letter to nursing and medical directors (246 KB)
• Recognizing signs and symptoms of influenza in the elderly (25 KB)
• Template letter for residents in independent living (MS Word, 451 KB)

During an outbreak

• Checklist: Influenza outbreak management (190 KB)
• Tracking form: Influenza illness line list (150 KB)
• Influenza treatment vs. chemoprophylaxis
• Testing and Management Considerations for Nursing Home Residents with Acute Respiratory Illness Symptoms when SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza Viruses are Co-circulating, CDC
• LTCF antiviral fax template (MS Word, 17 KB)