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1. To control the epidemic, prevention measures can be put in place. The primary prevention method for influenza is the Influenza vaccination. Vaccination is associated with decreasing influenza-related respiratory illnesses (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2021). Handwashing, wearing a mask when in public and not feeling well, and isolation when ill (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2021). People who are recommended for vaccination are those people above 65 years and those with chronic medical conditions, also infants, and those at a higher risk of contracting the disease (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2021). Secondary prevention involves antivirals to treat those patients who are asymptomatic who have risk factors but whose condition is not clinically present. Cost, compliance, and potential side effects are weighed against the timing and duration of antiviral drugs for antiviral therapy (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2021). To be maximally preventative, the medication must be taken regularly for the period of influenza activity in the population. Antivirals should be administered to all residents when influenza is discovered in an institution, irrespective of vaccination status, and should take a minimum of two weeks (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2021). If new cases occur, chemoprophylaxis should be continued until one week after the outbreak. Tertiary prevention is antipyretics and adequate hydration (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2021). For individuals, antiviral pharmacotherapy should be started within 48 hours of symptoms (no evidence of benefit if started after 48 hours), with presumptive etiologic agent-based agent selection (80-90% will be type A), comorbid conditions, cognitive status (e.g. ability to use the inhaler), and medication availability. There should be no use of amantadine or rimantadine for the treatment of influenza A in the United States until susceptibility has been re-established (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2021).