Tracking the flu in real time with mHealth

Cara Livernois | | Health Exec | Precision Medicine

This year’s flu season has been considered one of the more severe strains and Kinsa is hoping to heal individuals faster with its mobile “smart thermometer.”

Approved by the FDA in 2014, Kinsa’s technology has been gathering data from past flu seasons to provide users with a more comprehensive set of tools for staying healthy.

Using a bubble game, the mobile app makes taking a child’s temperature fun. If the system detects a fever, the parents are prompted to input other flu-like symptoms and the app will offer basic medical advice or suggest visiting a doctor. Currently being used in more than 500,000 households, the company receives 25,000 flu readings a day.

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‘Smart Thermometers’ Track Flu Season in Real Time

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Cara Livernois, News Writer

Cara joined TriMed Media in 2016 and is currently a Senior Writer for Clinical Innovation & Technology. Originating from Detroit, Michigan, she holds a Bachelors in Health Communications from Grand Valley State University.

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