1. Seasonal influenza affects 5 percent to 20 percent of the United States populations annually.
2. Seasonal influenza is associated with 200,000-plus hospitalizations annually.
3. Both healthy and chronically-ill people are at risk for influenza complications.
4. Not every patient needs a Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Test who had flu symptoms to make an influenza diagnosis.
5. Influenza antiviral drugs are important for treating flu illness.
The Joint Commission is offering a webinar focused on rapid influenza testing for ambulatory settings.
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