CDC Updates Clinician Resources on Antiviral Treatment of Influenza
Published: 01/02/2024
Sources:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Relevant To:
- Rural Emergency Hospitals,
- Assisted Living,
- Urgent Care,
- Medical Office,
- Critical Access Hospitals,
- Home Health,
- Hospitals,
- Long Term Care,
- Ambulatory Care,
- Pharmacy,
- Rural Health Clinics
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated clinical resources on antiviral treatment for influenza.
Clinicians should be aware of the following:
Priority Groups for Antiviral Treatment of Influenza:
- Antiviral treatment is recommended as soon as possible for any patient with suspected or confirmed influenza who:
- is hospitalized;
- has severe, complicated, or progressive illness; or
- is at higher risk for influenza complications.
- Decisions ab…