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CDC issues interim recommendations for the use of influenza antiviral medications in the setting of Oseltamivir resistance among circulating influenza A (H1N1 ) viruses, 2008-09 influenza season

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    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
  • Description:
    Friday, December 19, 2008, 11:50 EST (11:50 AM EST)

    CDCHAN-00279-2008-12-19-ADV-N

    Although influenza activity is low in the United States to date, preliminary data from a limited number of states indicate that the prevalence of influenza A (H1N1) virus strains resistant to the antiviral medication oseltamivir is high. Therefore, CDC is issuing interim recommendations for antiviral treatment and chemoprophylaxis of influenza during the 2008-09 influenza season. When influenza A (H1N1) virus infection or exposure is suspected, zanamivir or a combination of oseltamivir and rimantadine are more appropriate options than oseltamivir alone. Local influenza surveillance data and laboratory testing can help with physician decision-making regarding the choice of antiviral agents for their patients. The 2008-09 influenza vaccine is expected to be effective in preventing or reducing the severity of illness with currently circulating influenza viruses, including oseltamivir-resistant influenza A (H1N1) virus strains. Since influenza activity remains low and is expected to increase in the weeks and months to come, CDC recommends that influenza vaccination efforts continue.

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    HAN ; 279
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    Health Alert Network
  • Document Type:
    HAN Health Advisory
  • Place as Subject:
    United States
  • Pages in Document:
    4 unnumbered pages
  • Issue:
    279
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