A check for bird flu should be done within 24 hours of admission, the agency advises. Moreover, patients suspected of having seasonal or bird flu should be treated right away with antivirals.

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Is it seasonal flu or bird flu? CDC prompts hospitals to fast-track subtype testing of sick patients to tell the difference.

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging hospitals to accelerate advanced testing of people they suspect ...

Flu has surged to high levels across the US, straining hospitals. Experts discuss 2024-25 flu season trends, symptoms to ...

Influenza is high across the country and Kentucky is among the states affected. Here's what we know about how long flu lasts, ...

Influenza is high across the country, and Indiana is among the states affected. Here's what we know about how long flu lasts, ...

If you are sick, the Maine CDC says you should do your part to stay home and prevent the spread of respiratory viruses even ...