influenza and county jails

Oct 14, 2009 01:09 PM

by ptreebs

what is your protocol to identify possible cases at intake and those already incarcerated?

*Eirene* · Oct 15, 2009, 06:48 AM

Re: influenza and county jails

Anyone with a fever over 101 is considered for influenza. We have a rapid influeza test. If the test is positive for type B- it is usually the influenza. If they are positive for type A, it's a good chance that they have the H1N1.

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influenza and county jails

influenza and county jails

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