Table 3.

Number and proportion of people at risk^a for adverse outcomes, by RIDT result, among people treated early vs. people not treated early^b at four IHS facilities in the southwestern U.S., May–December 2009 (n=290)

^aAt-risk conditions were considered to be age <5 years or the presence of medical conditions conferring increased risk for influenza-related complications: pregnant, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, immunosuppression, kidney disorder, liver disorder, or neurological or neurodevelopmental disorder.

^bTreated early refers to receipt of antiviral treatment within 48 hours of illness onset.

RIDT = rapid influenza diagnostic test

IHS = Indian Health Service