Article: Tamiflu - The Magic Bullet For Flu
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Tamiflu - The Magic Bullet For Flu
Tamiflu is the magic bullet for bird flu, however it may be useful in some specific situations. For example, if you have been in close contact with someone who is infectious or work in a high risk occupation (e.g., health care worker). For current seasonal flu viruses it is quite effective, although whether it will have the same effectiveness for H5N1 is unknown. Some evidence suggests that the current dosage is inadequate for H5N1 and might promote drug resistance. There is still a shortage and if a pandemic occurs soon it almost certainly rationed.
Some essential personnel may also be put on prophylactic dosage. Its use therapeutically is more limited, as it must be given soon after onset of symptoms and even then is not a cure but at best only shortens the duration and re...
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