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Can i get tamiflu or relenza (zanamivir) and keep it for flu prevention if i need it?

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Yes: I do this often for my patients who travel or are at high risk. Ask your physician for this.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Side effects of tamiflu (oseltamivir) used for prevention after exposure to flu virus? Immunized son has flu, given script for 3y/o brother with asthma. Safe?

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My husband has the flu. He was tested yesterday. They prescribed Tamiflu for him. I just read about Tamiflu and it said it can reduce the chances of getting the flu. I was hoping I could get a prescription, because I don't want to get the flu.

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I am a teacher and flu is going around school as we had almost a fourth of adults out of work this week. Can I get Tamiflu prescribed online?

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