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Talk to Your Patients About the Flu Vaccine!
Remind your patients an annual flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances that they will get seasonal flu and spread it to others. Check out these free resources from CDC that your health care facility can use to educate patients about the flu and importance of getting a flu vaccine, including influenza vaccine information statements (VIS).
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Respiratory Hygiene & Infection Control
To prevent transmission of all respiratory infections in health care settings, including influenza, infection control measures should be implemented at the first point of contact with a potentially infected person. Visit the CDC website to learn and follow 4 infection control measures.
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Laboratory Diagnostics
Appropriate treatment of patients with respiratory illness depends on accurate and timely diagnosis. A number of laboratory tests can help in the diagnosis of influenza however these tests are not needed for all patients. Read more about available testing options to consider when influenza symptoms are present.
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