EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 8 MIN
Influenza is Surging in Arizona: What You Need to Know Right Now
from HouseCalls and Health · host Tiffany DNP FNP-C
Influenza is surging across Arizona, and many families are confused about testing, treatment, and when someone is contagious. In this episode, I explain why anyone with a fever should be tested, how rapid tests can miss early flu, when Biofire PCR testing makes sense, how Tamiflu and Xofluza compare for prevention and treatment, and why early antiviral treatment is critical not just for individual recovery but for public health.
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Influenza is surging across Arizona, and many families are confused about testing, treatment, and when someone is contagious. In this episode, I explain why anyone with a fever should be tested, how rapid tests can miss early flu, when Biofire PCR testing makes sense, how Tamiflu and Xofluza compare for prevention and treatment, and why early antiviral treatment is critical not just for individual recovery but for public health.
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