Guidance

Influenza Season 2010/11 - Use of Antivirals

This letter gives information from the most recent surveillance data from the Health Protection Agency.

From:
Department of Health and Social Care
Published
10 December 2010

Applies to England

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Influenza Season 2010/11 - Use of Antivirals

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The most recent surveillance data from the Health Protection Agency indicates that there is now a substantial likelihood that people presenting with an influenza-like illness are infected with influenza virus. Oseltamivir continues to be recommended, along with zanamivir, for the prophylaxis and treatment of influenza.

Published 10 December 2010