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As a healthcare professional, you’re a trusted source of information. Be the example for your communities and get a yearly flu vaccine to protect yourself, your patients, and your family. Remind patients to get a flu vaccine as soon as it’s available, wash their hands, cover their cough, and stay home when they’re sick.

Influenza Activity: Washington Influenza Activity Update from the Washington State Department of Health

Testing, Treatment and Infection Control Recommendations

Guidance for long term care facilities.pdf

• CDC guidance for long term care facilities
• CDC recommendations for clinical use of diagnostic tests
• CDC recommendations for use of antiviral medications
• Infection control in healthcare facilities

Influenza Reporting and Testing at the Washington State Public Health Lab

Influenza testing at Public Health Laboratories.pdf

• Influenza notifiable conditions information
• Public health laboratories specimen submission form
• Influenza-Like Illness Surveillance Network (ILINet)

Additional Information

• General Information for the Public – Washington State Department of Health
• Flu Information for Public Health and Healthcare – Washington State Department of Health
• Flu Activity and Surveillance – Centers for Disease Control
• Flu Information for Health Professionals – Centers for Disease Control