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Prompt and Intensive Antiviral Chemoprophylaxis in Nursing Home Influenza Outbreaks

  • By

  • Joe B. B. Silva

  • Han-Chih T. Hsieh

  • Chanelle J. Howe

  • Stefan Gravenstein

  • Laura A. Reich

  • Andrew R. Zullo

  • June 1, 2026

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    Influenza outbreaks in nursing homes significantly threaten older adults, leading to increased morbidity and mortality.

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    The CDC and IDSA recommend prompt postexposure prophylaxis with oseltamivir for all non-ill residents during outbreaks.

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    High-quality evidence is needed to determine optimal coverage thresholds and timing for antiviral chemoprophylaxis.

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    The study utilized electronic health record data from 12 US nursing home corporations to analyze chemoprophylaxis strategies.

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    The target trial aimed to compare intensive versus nonintensive antiviral chemoprophylaxis and its impact on mortality and hospitalization.

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Prompt and Intensive Antiviral Chemoprophylaxis in Nursing Home Influenza Outbreaks

  • by Joe B. B. Silva, Han-Chih T. Hsieh, Chanelle J. Howe, Stefan Gravenstein, Laura A. Reich, Andrew R. Zullo

  • June 1, 2026

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