Does WHO still recommend oseltamivir use now that the pandemic is over?
WHO’s guidelines for use of antiviral medicines cover both seasonal and pandemic influenza and should continue to be followed. Although we are now in the post pandemic period, the H1N1 (2009) virus is still circulating as one of the seasonal flu strains. It is likely that we will still see severe illness in higher risk individuals as well as otherwise healthy persons. Early recognition and appropriate treatment remain important.
