Influenza Flashcards
1
Q
Which types of influenza tend to vary more frequently?
A
Influenza A: frequently
Influenza B: varies less frequently
Influenza C: Does not vary
2
Q
How do you diagnose influenza?
A
- Clinical
- Rapid ELISA
Culture
3
Q
Who should get the flu vaccine?
A
65+
Nursing home
asthma/pulmonary dz
chronic dz pts (on dialysis)
Children receiving long-term aspirin therapy (risk of reyes)
Health care providers
HIV + individuals (NOT the nasal form–live vaccine)
