Neuraminidase inhibitors for preventing and treating influenza in children.

BACKGROUND: During epidemic years, influenza attack rates in children exceed 40%. Options for prevention and treatment include immunisation, amantadine and rimantadine, and the neuraminidase inhibitors: zanamivir and oseltamivir. OBJECTIVES: Our objective was to assess the efficacy, safety and tole...

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Main Authors: Matheson, N, Symmonds-Abrahams, M, Sheikh, A, Shepperd, S, Harnden, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2003