Examining the use of antiviral prophylaxis for influenza outbreaks in residential aged care facilities in NSW, Australia

Background: Influenza attack rates in closed population settings, such as residential aged care facilities (RACFs), can be more than 50% during annual epidemics. Uncertainty about the effectiveness of neuraminidase inhibitors (NAIs) as prophylaxis for influenza outbreaks has led to variations in the...

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Main Authors: Wedyan Meshreky, Daneeta Hennessy, Robin Gilmour, Sean Tobin, Vicky Sheppeard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sax Institute 2020-03-01
Series:Public Health Research & Practice
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