Guidance

Seasonal influenza: managing cases in critical care units

Advice and recommendations for healthcare professionals on managing seasonal influenza cases in adult critical care units.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 28 July 2017
• Last updated: 22 November 2019 — See all updates

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Seasonal influenza: guidance for adult critical care units

Ref: PHE publications gateway number: GW-902

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Details

This document covers:

• background information on seasonal influenza
• diagnosis of seasonal influenza
• antiviral treatment in critical care
• other treatment considerations
• infection prevention and control

Published 28 July 2017
Last updated 22 November 2019 + show all updates

1. 22 November 2019

   Updated information in 'Seasonal influenza: guidance for adult critical care units'.

2. 28 July 2017

   First published.