OVERVIEW

Optimal Influenza Care in the COVID-19 Era: Strategies for Osteopathic Physicians is organized by Paradigm Medical Communications, LLC.

Release Date: November 30, 2021
Expiration Date: November 30, 2022

Target Audience:
This initiative has been designed to address the educational needs of doctors of osteopathic medicine. It may also benefit other healthcare professionals who are interested or involved in the care of patients with, or at risk for, influenza and related complications.

Overview:
Every minute counts in the race to treat or prevent flu in high-risk patients. But clinical uncertainty can present stumbling blocks: Does the patient have flu, COVID-19, or both? Is the patient high risk? Should antiviral therapy be initiated? If so, when, and which one? This fast-paced, expert-led, speed-round-enhanced activity will have you up to date on best practices for flu diagnosis and treatment while providing opportunities for spirited gaming and friendly competition along the way. Who will rise to the top of the leader board? Who will emerge as influenza MPVs? Join us and find out.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
• Select appropriate candidates for influenza treatment or prophylaxis based on signs, symptoms, and risk factors in the complex COVID-19 era
• Demonstrate appropriate timing of empiric antiviral initiation based on patient characteristics and current evidence
???????• Devise regimens for influenza treatment and prophylaxis that are proven to reduce the duration of illness, viral shedding, and related complications