By vgreene, 18 November, 2020 Consider starting early 48h after illness onset empiric antiviral tx of non high risk outpts w suspected influenza eg influenza like illness fever w either cough or sore throat based on clinical judgment incl w o an office visit Also consider SARS CoV 2 a
By vgreene, 18 November, 2020 Advise pts at higher risk for influenza complications to call provider ASAP if they have acute resp illness sx w or w o fever for consideration of infxn w influenza A or B and early antiviral tx SARS CoV 2 and other resp pathogens
By vgreene, 18 November, 2020 Consider telemedicine in place of office visits for pts w acute resp illness incl phone triage lines to enable high risk pts to discuss sx over the phone
