Use of flu rapid tests: CDC

Click here for current recommendations from CDC on the use of influenza diagnostic tests during the 2009-2010 season.

Summary: Rapid diagnostic tests have little role in outpatient management of ILI since treatment is based on symptoms and past medical history, not on the results of the rapid test.

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region g hospitals

Burke Medical Center
Doctors Hospital of Augusta
East Central Regional Hospital
Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Emanuel Medical Center
Jefferson Hospital
Jenkins County Hospital
McDuffie Regional Medical Center
Medical College of Georgia Health Inc
Select Specialty Hospital
Trinity Hospital of Augusta
University Hospital
VA Hospital Augusta
Walton Rehab Hospital
Wills Memorial Hospital

cdc situation overview

Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in graphical form in a report called FluView. See the latest update by clicking here.

For an in-depth discussion about the national flu situation this week, click here.

Links to Other H1N1 Resources