When the CDC set about obtaining information about the use of influenza testing, availability of flu vaccine and prescription of medications for flu in clinical practice, it only made sense that officials with the agency would come to the Academy for help. And so they have.
Now AAFP members are invited to participate in a Web-based survey to help the agency learn how rapid flu diagnostic tests, flu vaccine and antiviral medications are used in outpatient and inpatient management and emergency care of children and adults.
Participation in this investigation is entirely voluntary, and the survey takes only about five minutes to complete. No individual names or other identifying information will be used in reports about results of the investigation; the information gathered will be reported only in aggregate form.
Academy members interested in participating may complete the Influenza Testing and Treatment in Clinical Practice Survey on the CDC Web site.
