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Navigating the Quademic: Clinical Differentiation of Influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and Norovirus in Pediatric Emergency Care

PEMBlog

Diagnostic Costs : COVID-19 rapid tests: $100-$300 (higher for multiplex panels) Risk Stratification : Children with chronic illnesses such as obesity, diabetes, or immunosuppression are at increased risk for severe disease. Norovirus : Diagnose based on isolated gastrointestinal symptoms, emphasizing hydration therapy.

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On chronic disease prevention, RFK Jr.'s actions speak louder than words

Common Sense Family Doctor

Diabetes is a big problem. I'm all for preventing diabetes through healthier eating. The same fate befell the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC), which was created in 1991 to advise the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on critical infection prevention and control practices.