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Health Update: Guidance for Influenza Testing and Subtyping
Advisory or Update, Influenza, Influenza Update, News and Update, Notifiable Conditions, Provider ResourcesDate: October 9, 2026 This is a Provider Alert from Whatcom County Health and Community Services with updated guidance about influenza testing and subtyping for novel influenza viruses. Current Situation Emergency Department visits for influenza are currently rising in Washington, indicating an early start to the 2026-2027 influenza season. Providers should be alert for patients…
View the Whatcom County Respiratory Virus Dashboard Here