Healthcare Providers

COVID-19 Community Levels Map Update, Dec. 2, 2022: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has listed Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, Tolland, and Windham Counties in the Medium/Yellow category as part of its COVID-19 Community Levels Map. New London County is currently listed in the Low/Green category. Visit the CDC COVID-19 Community Levels Map for updates.

Seasonal Influenza

Laboratory Specimen & Disease Reporting Information

Influenza Surveillance
- The most current Hospitalized and Fatal Cases of Influenza Case Report Form can be found on the DPH Forms webpage.
Clinical Test Requisition Form for submission of laboratory specimens
Criteria for Submitting Specimens for Influenza PCR Testing
CDC: Information on Use of Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests

Vaccine Information

Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

CDC: Prevention and Control of Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
CDC: Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)
CDC: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Resources for Health Professionals
DPH Seasonal Influenza web page

Other Resources

DPH Seasonal Influenza Statistics
CDC: Information on Use of Influenza Antiviral Agents
CDC: Guidance for Clinicians on the Use of Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Test
Connecticut Epidemiologist, Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status Among Children Hospitalized With Influenza: New Haven County, Connecticut, 2003-2010. September 2010, Vol. 30, No. 6.
Information for Health Professionals (CDC)

Connecticut State Department of Public Health