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H1N1 Update and Guidelines for Kerala by Shamlin Oommen is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document discusses the H1N1 influenza situation in Kerala in 2017. It notes that 530 throat swabs have been taken, with 90 testing positive for a positivity rate of 17%. There have been 7 deaths so far, 4 of which had comorbid conditions. The average time lag to start oseltamivir treatment was 6 days. Guidelines are provided on testing categories, oseltamivir dosages, prophylaxis, and public health management checklists. State-level stock details of medicines and protective equipment are also listed.

Author

Shamlin Oommen

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EN