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A member asked:

To prevent my other son from getting the flu from his brother can he take his tamiflu (oseltamivir) also?

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Dr. William Walsh answered

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Prophylaxis: If one son has influenza his sibling can take tamiflu (oseltamivir) - but it should be prescribed for him by your pediatrician rather than taking leftovers from his brother.

Answered 2/25/2019

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No: Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is not indicated for prophylaxis. If he has symptoms treatment may help in the early stages of disease.

Answered 7/18/2013

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