Max Rady College of Medicine
Term: Peak Flu Period
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2007-09-26
Definition:
Time during winter months (December - April) when a concentrated number of people are admitted to acute care hospitals with influenza-like illnesses.
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References
- Bruce S, De Coster C, Trumble-Waddell J, Burchill C, De Haney S. Acuity of Patients Hospitalized for Medical Conditions at Winnipeg Acute Care Hospitals. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation and Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, 2001. [Report] [Summary] (View)
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