Vol. 2 No. 11 (2022)
Health Technology Reviews

Oseltamivir for the Prevention of Influenza in Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities

Published November 28, 2022

Key Messages

  • The clinical effectiveness of oseltamivir for the prevention of influenza in residents of long-term care facilities compared to no prophylaxis is unclear. The evidence we identified is inconclusive due to limitations in the quality of studies.
  • We did not find any evidence on the safety of oseltamivir for preventing influenza in long-term care facilities.
  • We did not find any studies on the clinical effectiveness or safety of oseltamivir prophylaxis in long-term care facilities compared to placebo.