DPH BCD Memo 2021-02: Influenza Testing and Variant Influenza A Virus Detection

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Bureau of Communicable Diseases Information Update

Influenza Testing and Variant Influenza A Virus Detection

DHS has issued DPH Numbered Memo BCD 2021-02 on influenza testing and variant influenza A virus detection. This memo recommends influenza testing among patients with acute respiratory illnesses (ARI) who report either direct or indirect exposure to swine.

Please distribute this memo widely. 

All of our memos can be found on the DPH Communicable Diseases Memos webpage