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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
- 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 notifiable conditions information
- Influenza testing at Public Health Laboratories
- Public health laboratories specimen submission form
- Influenza-Like Illness Surveillance Network (ILINet)
