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What should I do if I have been exposed to the flu?
Call Doctor or Seek Care Now. Close Contact (exposure) with flu (influenza) within last 72 hours (3 days) and you are at High Risk of problems from the flu. See High Risk list; such as age more than 64, pregnant, chronic illness.
Are there any treatments for a patient who has recently been exposed to the influenza virus if so explain how they work?
Antiviral drugs can help treat flu illness: Antiviral drugs are different from antibiotics. Flu antivirals are prescription medicines (pills, liquid, intravenous solution, or an inhaled powder) and are not available over the counter. Antiviral drugs can make illness milder and shorten the time you are sick.
Are there any treatments for a patient who has recently been exposed to the influenza virus?
There are four FDA-approved influenza antiviral drugs recommended by CDC for use against recently circulating influenza viruses.Rapivab (peramivir)Relenza (zanamivir)Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate, also available as generic)Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil)
Should you take Tamiflu if exposed to the flu?
For patients taking oseltamivir for the prevention of flu after an exposure: The medicine should be taken within 2 days of being exposed to the flu. This medicine should be taken for at least 10 days. You may take this medicine with meals or on an empty stomach.
What is incubation period for COVID?
On average, symptoms showed up in the newly infected person about 5.6 days after contact. Rarely, symptoms appeared as soon as 2 days after exposure. Most people with symptoms had them by day 12. And most of the other ill people were sick by day 14.
Can you get Tamiflu over the counter?
Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is a brand-name prescription drug that treats flu symptoms, such as a stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fever or chills, body aches, and fatigue. It may also be used to prevent the flu virus, influenza. Tamiflu is not available over-the-counter.
Should I quarantine if exposed to the flu?
Home Quarantine for Exposed People without Symptoms. This is usually for 5 days. People who are fully vaccinated do not need to quarantine. Influenza: After close contact with someone who has flu, staying home is not required, unless symptoms occur. Home quarantine means avoiding other people.
What can I take instead of Tamiflu?
Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu.Relenza.Xofluza.Acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine.Coricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu.Zanamivir.
How soon do you show symptoms after being exposed to the flu?
Symptoms of influenza usually appear 1-4 days after exposure. How long can a person spread influenza? Persons are most contagious during the 24 hours before symptoms appear and may be contagious for up to 5 -7 days after getting sick.
How soon does Tamiflu need to be started?
“The most efficacy is received when treatment starts within 48 hours after symptoms start to appear.” “The ideal scenarios is to start [Tamiflu] treatment as soon as possible,” said Dr. Elena Govorkova, laboratory director in the division of virology at St.
How soon do you need to take Tamiflu?
Take this medication as soon as flu symptoms appear or as soon as possible after you have been exposed to the flu. Oseltamivir works best if you start taking it within 2 days of either of these events. If you have the flu, take oseltamivir as directed by your doctor, usually twice a day for 5 days.
Is Tamiflu worth taking?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Infectious Disease Society of America recommend Tamiflu for patients who have a higher risk of developing complications such as pneumonia that may follow influenza. These “at risk” patients include: Those who are hospitalized. Pregnant women.