Introduction Seasonal influenza imposes a significant clinical and economic burden. Despite
the availability of an annual vaccine to prevent influenza infection and reduce disease …

We analyzed 4,352 participant- and staff-collected respiratory specimens from 2,796 subjects
in the Oregon Child Absenteeism due to Respiratory Disease Study. Trained staff collected …

Background Schools are primary venues of influenza amplification with secondary spread
to communities. We assessed K-12 student absenteeism monitoring as a means for early …

Background Influenza viruses pose significant disease burdens through seasonal outbreaks
and unpredictable pandemics. Existing surveillance programs rely heavily on reporting of …

Widespread school closures and other non‐pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), used to
limit the spread of SARS‐CoV‐2, significantly disrupted transmission patterns of seasonal …

Background The potential benefits of using rapid influenza diagnostic tests (RIDTs) in urgent
care facilities for clinical care and prescribing practices are understudied. We compared …

Background Seasonal influenza leads to an increase in outpatient clinic visits. Timely,
accurate, and affordable testing could facilitate improved treatment outcomes. Rapid influenza …

Background Concurrent detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
and another respiratory virus in individuals can document contemporaneous …

Introduction: The goal of public health infectious disease surveillance systems is to provide
accurate laboratory results in near-real time. When it comes to influenza surveillance, most …

Concurrent detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
and another respiratory virus in individuals can document contemporaneous circulation. We …