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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Avian influenza (bird flu): interim guidance on the use of antiviral medications for treatment of human infections with novel influenza A viruses associated with severe human disease. Jul 2025 [internet publication].Full text
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Avian influenza (bird flu): interim guidance for follow-up of close contacts of persons infected with novel influenza A viruses associated with severe human disease or with potential to cause severe human disease, and use of antiviral medications for post-exposure prophylaxis. Jul 2025 [internet publication].Full text
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