NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Despite Recommendations, Pediatric Use of Antivirals for Flu Remains Low

By IDSE News Staff

There is wide variability and underuse of antiviral treatments for influenza in the pediatric outpatient setting, despite recommendations for use of these products in children (Pediatrics 2021 Nov 13. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2023-063481).

Care for children with influenza could be improved with judicious use of available antivirals, especially for children who are at high risk for influenza complications, according to the researchers.