See also: [[Oseltamivir]] #incomplete - if pneumonia present, treat as CAP - single room with door closed and air cleaner - Patient considered clear of resp precautions 72 hours after oseltamivir treatment (6 doses) - No antiviral → cleared 5 days from positive result and asymptomatic Staff return to work: - if commenced on treatment within 48 hours of symptoms, can return in 72 hours or when asymptomatic and afebrile - If staff hasn’t has oseltamivir, may return to work when asymptomatic or minimum 5 days from onset of illness or date of swab AND symptoms have largely improved ## treatment [[Oseltamivir]] → should be commenced in high risk patients (see list in that note) with confirmed influenza within 48 hours of symptoms onset or if admitted to hospital to reduce transmission - reduced time in isolation from 7 days to 72 hours Or zanamivir (adult and child 5 years or older) 10 mg by inhalation using the device provided, 12-hourly for 5 days.