CDC warns severe flu season; urges Tamiflu, Relenza use
This article was originally published in Scrip
Executive Summary
With a vaccine that has turned out to be a poor match for the strain that is predominant this season in the US – influenza A (H3N2) – and an anticipated bad year for the virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging doctors not to wait for test results if the disease is suspected before prescribing antivirals.