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A member asked:
My son hasthe flu for 6 days should i take tamiflu (oseltamivir) ? i started symptoms 2 days ago cough sore throat no fever yet . i did have the tummy flu a few day
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No: You have probably missed the window for Tamiflu (oseltamivir). It works best if taken within 48hrs of the first symptoms of the flu.
Answered 3/2/2016
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