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Antivirals are not authorized in Canada for the routine treatment of seasonal influenza illness in infants less than 1 year of age. Such use may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Weight Unkown?
Weight base dosing is preferred. If weight is not known, dosing by age in full-term infants younger that 1 year of age may be necessary:
0-3 months = 12 mg per dose for treatment (prophylaxis not recommended)
3-5 months = 20 mg per dose
6-11 months = 25 mg per dose
5 days
Oseltamivir 3 mg/kg/dose twice daily
