A patient did not receive influenza vaccine before the start of this season, it's now December. Last year, he received the influenza vaccine. What should you do for this patient?

Because the influenza vaccine is recommended every year, this patient should not skip it this year. Seasonal influenza outbreaks can occur as early as October, according to the CDC, but most activity peaks in January or later. As a result, the patient can still receive his immunization in December. Finally, antiviral drugs like Tamiflu are a valuable adjunct to immunizations. They should be given as soon as possible to any patient with confirmed or suspected influenza who is 1) hospitalized, 2) suffering from a severe, complicated, or progressive disease, or 3) is at increased risk of influenza complications. As a result, given the information, this patient is not a candidate. It is not recommended to start Tamiflu or Amantadine for prophylaxis. It has therapeutic and prophylactic indications.