Targeted antiviral prophylaxis of flu case contacts could successfully contain pandemic...( the best to stockpile for such use fol...)

Targeted antiviral prophylaxis of flu case contacts could successfully contain pandemic influenza

the best to stockpile for such use, followed by adamantanes.

"Effectiveness of the TAP strategy is based on systematic identification of index cases of influenza, and could be particularly effective in institutional settings such as schools, nursing homes and the workplace, and also for health care workers and first responders," Dr. Longini said. "If the logistical and financial details can be managed, the targeted use of antiviral drugs would be an effective first-line strategy for containing a pandemic influenza epidemic."

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Contact: Holly Korschun
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Emory University Health Sciences Center
1-Mar-2004

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