Influenza-like illness (ILI) has traditionally been a common presentation at urgent care centers in the fall and winter. Overlapping symptoms of influenza and COVID-19 have changed healthcare-seeking behavior as well as management recommendations for ILI. In this issue, you will learn: The most common symptoms of influenza in both adults and children Which patient groups are at high risk for complications from influenza The current recommendations for influenza vaccination The impact of the prevalence of influenza in the community on testing decisions, as well as the types of tests available The indications for antiviral medication How to determine the most appropriate antiviral medication for each patient CHARTING & CODING: Knowing how to appropriately document a patient encounter for ILI or confirmed influenza will support the level of care provided. Learn more in our monthly coding column.
- Provider:EB Medicine
- Activity Link: https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/infectious-disease/urgent-care-influenza
- Start Date: 2024-12-01 06:00:00
- End Date: 2024-12-01 06:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 4.0 hours
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all