New Options for Prevention and Control of Influenza

Article Abstract:

Vaccines and antiviral drugs may be effectively used to prevent influenza in diverse population groups. The injectable influenza vaccine, manufactured each season to protect against prevalent viral strains, is only 70-90% effective in healthy adults, and 30-50% effective in the elderly. Intranasal vaccines appear highly effective, and they may be used alone or in combination with an injected vaccine. Antiviral drugs may stop a new infection or prevent influenza infection in high-risk people, such as the elderly and sick, as well as health care workers. Zanamivir is a highly effective antiviral administered directly into the respiratory tract, reducing the incidence of adverse drug effects.

Health aspects, Zanamivir

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Intranasal Influenza Vaccine Adding to the Armamentarium for Influenza Control

Article Abstract:

Widespread use of an intranasal influenza vaccine would reduce illness and deaths from influenza, reduce the cost of immunizing people, and improve public health. The intranasal vaccine can be self-administered by most people, reducing substantially the costs of vaccination, when compared to vaccine injections. The intranasal vaccine is likely to be about as effective as the injectable form, and patients may be more likely to accept immunization in this form.

Statistical Data Included, Evaluation, Dosage and administration, Intranasal medication, Nasal sprays

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High levels of adamantane resistance among influenza A (H3N2) viruses and interim guidelines for use of antiviral agents-United States, 2005-06 influenza season

Article Abstract:

Annual vaccination is used for prevention of influenza, however, antiviral drugs are an important adjunct to vaccination for influenza prevention and control. Two classes of antiviral medications are available, adamantanes or M2 ion channel inhibitors that are active against only influenza A and neuraminidase inhibitors that are active against both influenza A and B viruses.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Standards, Usage

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