What are the current recommendations for the use of antivirals?
People who should be given antiviral therapy are those who meet the case definition above and are: • Those with moderate or severe disease • Any person with confirmed H1N1 Influenza 09 infection who is deteriorating • Those identified as being in a vulnerable group (see above). A clinical assessment should be made of their risk of deterioration, and laboratory confirmation should be made if it is available in time, but early commencement of treatment is a priority • Residents living in high risk institutions such as aged care facilities or special schools in order to control outbreaks in these settings • Antiviral medication needs to be provided as soon as possible, preferably within 48 hours of onset of illness. Beyond 48 hours, antiviral medication may still be indicated on clinical grounds • All people who are symptomatic should isolate themselves and attempt to reduce spread of disease to others. Those people not requiring hospitalisation should be isolated at home until the diagno
