Targeted antiviral prophylaxis with oseltamivir in a summer camp setting

Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
David W KimberlinRob Hammond

Abstract

To describe the effectiveness of containment of novel influenza A(H1N1) infection at a summer camp. Targeted use of oseltamivir phosphate by individuals in close contact with influenza-confirmed cases. Boys' camp in Alabama in July 2009. A total of 171 campers, 48 camp counselors, and 27 camp staff. Campers with confirmed influenza received oseltamivir and were immediately isolated and sent home. All boys and counselors in the infected child's adjoining cabins received prophylactic oseltamivir for 10 days, including 8 campers at higher risk for influenza infection (eg, those with asthma, seizure disorder, or diabetes). Alcohol-based hand sanitizer was provided at each of the daily activities, in the boys' cabins, and in the dining hall, and counselors were educated by the medical staff on the spread of influenza and its prevention through good hand hygiene. All cabins, bathrooms, and community sports equipment were sprayed or wiped down with disinfectant each day. Main Outcome Measure Virologic confirmation of influenza. Three of the 171 campers tested positive for influenza A during the course of the 2-week fourth session, for an attack rate of 1.8%. The probability of observing 3 or fewer infected campers if the attack rate w...Continue Reading

Citations

Feb 12, 2013·Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses·Charles R BeckUNKNOWN UK Antiviral Effectiveness Review Group
Apr 21, 2017·MMWR. Recommendations and Reports : Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Recommendations and Reports·Noreen QuallsUNKNOWN CDC Community Mitigation Guidelines Work Group
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