Urgent message: The urgent care clinician must have a thorough understanding of different influenza types and strains, disease course, and preventive measures—including, but not limited to, vaccination—at the outset of flu season.  Introduction Influenza is most deadly in the very young, very old, and those with comorbid conditions. Typically, onset is rapid and seasonal, though patients may initially present with few or nonspecific symptoms. Complicating things further, there are many different strains of the flu. …
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