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Oseltamivir, amantadine (review) and zanamivir for the prophylaxis of influenza

  • Technology appraisal guidance
  • Reference number: TA158
  • Published:  24 September 2008
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  • Overview
  • 1 Recommendations
  • 2 Clinical need and practice
  • 3 The technologies
  • 4 Evidence and interpretation
  • 5 Implementation
  • 6 Recommendations for further research
  • 7 Appraisal Committee members, and NICE project team
  • 8 Sources of evidence considered by the Committee

6 Recommendations for further research

6.1

Research is required into methods of delivering zanamivir to the under-5 age group and to establish the effectiveness of such treatment.

6.2

Research is required to develop options for prophylaxis of influenza in infants (under 12 months of age).


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