Outbreak Management Plan: Influenza and Influenza-Like ...

For infection prevention and control purposes, maintain precautions for longer periods for children and immunocompromised persons with influenza. The reduction in viral shedding as a result of antiviral treatment is dependent on the time to commencement of therapy after symptom onset. Delayed administration of antiviral therapy (>48hours) diminishes its impact on viral shedding and symptom ... ................
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