Which of the following statements is true regarding H I N1 Influenza?
(A) Pregnant woman with sore throat can be staed immediately on oseltamivir without diagnostic testing under category B (B) People on long-term steroids cannot receive Os-eltam ivir (C) Category B concerns with low risk cases (D) Category B patients have to undergo immediate testing
(A) Ans: A. Pregnant woman with sore throat can be staed immediately on oseltamivir without diagnostic testing under category B(Ref. http..ilviww.molifir.nic.in/WriteReadData/1892s/ 804456402Categorisation.pcifi)Pregnant woman with sore throat can be staed immediately on oseltamivir without diagnostic testing under category B.Drug of choice - Oseltamivir (given for 10 days post-exposure). Priority groups (in order) for Influenza vaccinesPregnant womenHealthy young childrenAge >6 months with chronic medical conditionsHealthy adults 49-65 years15-49 years healthy young adultsHealthy adults > 65 years