Understanding Australia's influenza pandemic policy on the strategic use of the antiviral drug stockpile

Med J Aust. 2009 Aug 3;191(3):136-7. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2009.tb02720.x.

Abstract

Targeted post-exposure prophylaxis represents a more efficient use of the stockpile than treatment alone.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Australia / epidemiology
  • Disease Outbreaks / prevention & control*
  • Drug Resistance, Viral
  • Health Policy*
  • Humans
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype* / drug effects
  • Influenza, Human / drug therapy
  • Influenza, Human / epidemiology
  • Influenza, Human / prevention & control*
  • Influenza, Human / virology
  • Neuraminidase / antagonists & inhibitors

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Neuraminidase