Did you know there's a quick and easy diagnostic test for influenza?

I didn't know until last Friday. [We live in Australia. The test is not yet covered by Medicare and cost A$25.] The nurse took a swab from my son's nose and placed it in a solution with a little strip of test paper. When a blue line appeared, that showed he had Influenza A.

He was then treated with inhalable Relenza and recovered almost completely in 48 hours.

no i didnt no there was anything like that

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Yes it is called: A Rapid Test for Influenza A or B!

No I didn't - I thought as a virus it would be more complicated to diagnose - interesting.Now all we need is a cure for all strains of the disease orbetter still a preventative jab for all!

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