Prevention and Control of Influenza

Recommendation of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee

Abstract

These recommendations update for 1985-86 the information on the vaccine and antiviral agent available for control of influenza. Changes include addition of statements about the route of vaccine administration; the use of amantadine in medical personnel during influenza A outbreaks; the need to prepare contingency plans to expedite use of amantadine in aborting influenza A outbreaks among residents of institutions; and reduction in the dosage of amantadine for older patients or persons with seizure disorders.

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  • ▸From the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee, Centers for Disease Control; Atlanta, Georgia.

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  1. Ann Intern Med October 1, 1985 vol. 103 no. 4 560-565
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