In this activity, experts present a case of a high-risk patient who was exposed to influenza but did not receive antiviral chemoprophylaxis. A panel discussion highlights reasons why influenza chemoprophylaxis may be overlooked in clinical practice, as well as current guideline recommendations for who should receive it, when, and for how long. Efficacy data for antiviral therapeutic options for influenza chemoprophylaxis, including oseltamivir, zanamivir, and baloxavir marboxil, is presented.
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
Professor, Department of Family Medicine
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
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