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Wednesday, May 06, 2009, 14:30 EDT (2:30 PM EDT)CDCHAN-00288-2009-05-06-ALT-NThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues its response to the novel H1N1 Flu outbreak. As of May 6, 642 human infections with novel H1N1 flu have been confirmed in 41 states in the United States. As testing continues in many other states, more cases and more states are expected to be added. There have been two confirmed deaths in the US associated with the H1N1 virus to date.CDC's goals continue to be to reduce transmission and illness severity and provide information to assist health care providers, public health officials and the public. To this end, CDC continues to develop and update interim guidance documents.Flyer: Clean Hands Save Lives -- Interim transcript and audio file for May 1 Maternal and Child Health Issues Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity conference call -- What Adults with HIV Infection Should Know About the Novel H1N1 Flu (formerly called swine flu) -- Press Briefing Transcripts: CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) -- What to Do If You Get Flu-Like Symptoms -- Update on School (K - 12) and Childcare Facilities: Interim CDC Guidance in Response to Human Infections with the Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus \u2013 Updated information: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and You; Audio Public Service Announcements (PSAs) for Novel H1N1 Flu; Interim Guidance for Clinicians on Identifying and Caring for Patients with Swine-origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection.2009Human Influenza A (H1N1), 2009VirusInfluenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtyp