HEALTH ALERT NETWORK BROADCAST MESSAGE ID: 04142017 12:45 FROM: CO-CDPHE SUBJECT: HAN Update – Submission of influenza specimens no longer requested RECIPIENTS: Local Public Health Agencies / IPs / Clinical Labs RECIPIENT INSTRUCTIONS: Local Public Health Agencies – for your information

HEALTH UPDATE | Submission of influenza specimens no longer requested | April 14, 2017 This information is for the public health and health care community. Do not post this document on a public web or social media site.

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Thank you for your contributions to influenza surveillance. Influenza activity is currently low.

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In an effort to prioritize limited resources, effective April 14, 2017, we are revising our influenza specimen submission guidelines for hospitals and labs in Colorado. Until further notice: ○ Hospitals and labs: Submission of influenza specimens no longer requested. ○ We will continue to monitor circulating subtypes through clinical labs that perform subtyping, and through our outpatient sentinel surveillance.

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