Post-exposure Prophylaxis

- Vaccination is first line of defense.

 
Usual Pathogens

Influenza A
Influenza B

 

Empiric Therapy Dose Duration
  1-12 years old: 10 days
Oseltamivir ≤ 15kg: 30mg PO daily  
  > 15-23kg: 45mg PO daily  
  > 23-40kg: 60mg PO daily  
  > 40kg: 75mg PO daily  
  ≥ 13 years old:

10 days

  75mg PO daily  
or    
Zanamivir ≥ 7 years old:

10 days

  10mg inhaled by mouth once daily