Open AccessTimely Antiviral Administration During an Influenza Pandemic: Key Components
Author(s) -
Lisa M. Koonin,
Anita Patel
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
american journal of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.284
H-Index - 264
eISSN - 1541-0048
pISSN - 0090-0036
DOI - 10.2105/ajph.2018.304609
Subject(s) - pandemic , influenza pandemic , antiviral treatment , public health , administration (probate law) , medicine , antiviral drug , key (lock) , h1n1 pandemic , covid-19 , pandemic influenza , h1n1 influenza , virology , medical emergency , intensive care medicine , virus , political science , computer security , computer science , nursing , infectious disease (medical specialty) , disease , law , pathology , outbreak , chronic hepatitis
Prompt treatment of ill persons with influenza antivirals will be an important part of a future pandemic influenza response. This essay reviews key lessons learned from the 2009 H1N1 pandemic and the changing landscape of antiviral drug availability, and identifies and describes the multiple components needed to ensure the timely administration of antiviral drugs during a future pandemic. Fortunately, many of these planning efforts can take place before a pandemic strikes to improve outcomes during a future public health emergency.