Prompt and Intensive Antiviral Chemoprophylaxis in Nursing Home Influenza Outbreaks

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Authors

Joe Silva · Brown University

Han-Chih Hsieh · Brown University

Chanelle J. Howe · Boston University

Stefan Gravenstein · Brown University

Laura Reich · Brown University

Andrew R. Zullo · Brown University

Abstract

Study results suggest that clinicians should initiate antiviral chemoprophylaxis for at least 70% of eligible NH residents within 2 days of outbreak detection to lower risk of hospitalization.

Topics & Keywords

Influenza Virus Research Studies Respiratory viral infections research Infection Control in Healthcare

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Internal Medicine

DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2026.0401

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