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Influenza A Outbreaks in Two Professional Ice Hockey Teams during COVID-19 Epidemic |
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| Authors: | Niklas Lindblad,Timo Hä nninen,Maarit Valtonen,Olli J. Heinonen,Matti Waris,Olli Ruuskanen |
| Abstract: | Influenza A outbreaks occurred in two professional hockey teams just after two games they played against each other. Thirteen players and two staff members fell ill during 17–20 April 2022, while COVID-19 was prevalent. Altogether, seven players missed an important game due to influenza. The rapid diagnosis permitted effective pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical control of the outbreaks. |
| Keywords: | influenza respiratory virus ice hockey exercise athlete |