INFLUENZA, SEASONAL, IN OLDER ADULTS

Course overview

Seasonal influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus. Seasonal outbreaks occur every year, usually during the winter months, with illness produced by non-pandemic strains. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of seasonal influenza in older adults, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.