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Influenza is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Despite relatively poor sensitivity and specificity of rapid antigen tests, they provide a tool for timely diagnosis and clinical management of influenza patients while antiviral treatment can decrease complications of this disease. Other studies have shown a decrease in diagnostic tests, antibiotics prescribed, and hospital stays in populations with a positive influenza test.