Which high-risk patient groups should receive influenza antiviral therapy?
High-risk Patients to Receive Antiviral Therapy • Patients with severe, complicated, or progressive illness • Adults ≥65 years • Children < 2 years • Pregnant women or women who are 2 weeks postpartum • Morbidly obese individuals (BMI of ≥40) • Individuals < 19 years on long-term aspirin therapy • Immunosuppressed patients • American Indians/Alaska Natives • Residents of nursing homes or other long-term care facilities • Patients with certain chronic diseases