Key result
Following the introduction of oseltamivir prophylaxis during an influenza A outbreak in a highly immunized aged care facility, no further laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza occurred.
Why the study?
Does oseltamivir prophylaxis help control an influenza outbreak in a highly immunised aged care facility?
Population
49 residents and 43 staff in a 50-bed aged care facility experiencing an influenza-like illness outbreak…
Design
Other
Authors
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Oseltamivir prophylaxis may aid outbreak control in highly immunized aged care facilities; leaves open need for controlled trials.
Observational (n=91)
No
Does oseltamivir prophylaxis help control an influenza outbreak in a highly immunised aged care facility?
Prompt initiation of antiviral prophylaxis with oseltamivir may have a role in controlling influenza outbreaks in aged care facilities, even in highly immunised populations.
Bush et al. (2004) conducted an observational in Influenza A outbreak (n=91). Oseltamivir prophylaxis was evaluated on Laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza A or B after initiation of prophylaxis. Following the introduction of oseltamivir prophylaxis during an influenza A outbreak in a highly immunized aged care facility, no further laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza occurred.
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