There has been an outbreak of H1N1 influenza in your locality. You are the medical officer of the health centre. A 11 month old child of a woman, who had died due to H1N1 has been brought to you with symptoms of UI. Which of the following is the appropriate antiviral regime of the child?
Zanamivir is indicated in individuals > 5 year of age only. The dose is 5 mg inhalation (twice) two times a day for 5 days. The dosage of Oseltamivir for children 0 - 1 month of age 2 mg/kg BID x 5 days >1 month - 3 months 2.5 mg/kg BID x 5 days > 3 month - 1 year 3 mg/kg BID x 5 days Ref: Park, 21st Edition, Page 148.
Oseltamivir 3 mg/kg BID x 5 days
Oseltamivir 2 mg/kg BID x 5 days
Zanamivir 10 mg BID x 5 days
Zanamivir 5mg BID x 5 days