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Is tamiflu (oseltamivir) safe for preventative treatment in a 3 y/o with asthma who was exposed to the flu? concerned about side effects (stevens johnson syndrome)

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Tamiflu (oseltamivir): This is a rare complication as most are... If he has normal liver and kidney function then Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is safer for him than getting the flu. If he is able make sure he gets immunized for flu.

Answered 12/18/2014

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