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Influenza in the Emergency Department: 2020 Update (Pharmacology CME)
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The CDC defines influenza-like illness (ILI) as a temperature > 37.8°C (100°F), with either cough or sore throat, in the absence of a known cause other than influenza.
The most common symptoms of influenza in adults are cough, fatigue, nasal congestion, and fever.
Sneezing is a negative predictor in adults.
In children, the most common presenting symptoms are fever, cough, and rhinitis. Vomiting and diarrhea are more common in children than adults.
When influenza is suspected in the prehospital setting, patients and providers should wear face masks to avoid spreading the virus.
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