Oseltamivir Reduces Pediatric Neuropsychiatric Events During Influenza

Weekly Neurology Deep Dive - A review of recent impactful publications in the field of Neurology · Aug 10, 2025 · 14m

This original investigation published in JAMA Neurology concerning the association between influenza, oseltamivir treatment, and serious neuropsychiatric events in children and adolescents. The study, conducted retrospectively using data from Tennessee Medicaid, aimed to determine if oseltamivir, a common antiviral, is linked to these events or if the influenza infection itself is the primary factor. The findings indicate that while influenza infection increases the risk of neuropsychiatric events, oseltamivir treatment was associated with a reduced risk of these complications compared to…