Seasonal
influenza activity remains high across the United States and in New Jersey.
While the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) has not
indicated shortages of oseltamivir (generic or Tamiflu) in any of its forms
(capsules, oral suspension), CDC and state health departments have received
anecdotal reports of availability issues for generic oseltamivir in some
locations. This may continue to occur in some communities as influenza activity
continues.
The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued the attached health
advisory that provides clinicians and public health officials with guidance for
prioritizing oseltamivir for treatment and information on other influenza
antivirals that are recommended for treating influenza in areas where
oseltamivir is temporarily unavailable.
Please
contact the Influenza Surveillance team at InfluenzaAdvisoryGroup@doh.nj.gov
with any questions regarding this message.
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