Term: Influenza-Like Illness

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-03-22

Definition:

Pneumonia and influenza (ICD-9-CM codes 480 - 487), acute respiratory diseases (codes 460 - 466) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and allied conditions (codes 490 - 496).

Related terms 

• ICD-9-CM
• Influenza Surveillance
• Overall Acuity During Peak Flu Period
• Peak Flu Period

References 

• Menec V, Black C, MacWilliam L, Aoki F, Peterson S, Friesen D. The Impact of Influenza-Like Illness on the Winnipeg Health Care System: Is an Early Warning System Possible? Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 2001. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Menec VH, Black C, MacWilliam L, Aoki FY. The impact of influenza-associated respiratory illnesses on hospitalizations, physician visits, emergency room visits, and mortality. Can J Public Health 2003;94(1):59-63. [Abstract] (View)