Influenza

Note

Applies to clinically suspected or laboratory confirmed cases.

Clinically suspected:

  • Abrupt onset of fever, myalgia, chills, headache.

  • May be followed by respiratory symptoms such as cough and sore throat.

  • Younger children may also have diarrhea.

Infection Prevention and Control

Droplet / Contact Precautions

For duration of illness or 5 days

Pathogens

Influenza A

Influenza B

Empiric Antimicrobials

Usual Duration

5 days