|
ISSN 0973 - 0958
| Follow Us : |  |
 |
 |
The following is a Sponsored Resource. The sponsor of this content has editorial control
INFLUENZA HEALTH CENTER
Doctor Newsroom
INFLUENZA - PREVENTION
Question:
Should the doctors now take influenza vaccine?
Should the doctors now take influenza vaccine?
Answer:
Here is a scenario where a healthcare worker came in contact with a patient with influenza A (H1N1) virus and took post exposure prophylaxis with oseltamivir. The prevention in the form of influenza vaccine must be considered for doctors to prevent further influenza virus infection and its complications which might occur on repeated contact with the patients. CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses and its complications. According to CDC, the emergence since 2005 of resistance to one or more of the four licensed antiviral agents (oseltamivir, zanamivir, amantadine, and rimantadine) among circulating strains has complicated antiviral treatment and chemoprophylaxis recommendations.
Here is a scenario where a healthcare worker came in contact with a patient with influenza A (H1N1) virus and took post exposure prophylaxis with oseltamivir. The prevention in the form of influenza vaccine must be considered for doctors to prevent further influenza virus infection and its complications which might occur on repeated contact with the patients. CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses and its complications. According to CDC, the emergence since 2005 of resistance to one or more of the four licensed antiviral agents (oseltamivir, zanamivir, amantadine, and rimantadine) among circulating strains has complicated antiviral treatment and chemoprophylaxis recommendations.
Parent Articles
Parent Newsroom
Parent Faq's
Partner Sites
Disclaimer:
The information given by www.pediatriconcall.com is provided by medical and paramedical & Health providers voluntarily for display & is meant only for informational purpose. The site does not guarantee the accuracy or authenticity of the information. Use of any information is solely at the user's own risk. The appearance of advertisement or product information in the various section in the website does not constitute an endorsement or approval by Pediatric Oncall of the quality or value of the said product or of claims made by its manufacturer.
copyright ©2011 website design & development by Levioza
