TAMIFLU
Our office gives Tamiflu to established patients to treat and prevent influenza infection. Due to the expense and side effect profile of Tamiflu this policy was developed to maximize patient benefit and decrease patient risk.
Requirements for Treatment
Exposure
101 F or greater fever for 48 hours or less
Exposed to influenza within the last 3 to 5 days
Positive Testing
101 F or greater fever for 48 hours or less
Requirements for Prevention
Exposure to influenza within a 3 to 5 day window
High risk for influenza complication (examples below)
Less than 2 years of age
Heart disease
Lung disease
Other patient illness history may require prevention based on physician discretion