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A member asked:
My son has flu abandd is on tamiflu (oseltamivir). i work in a respiratory icu and cannot afford to miss work. i read that this can be given as preventative.
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Tamiflu (oseltamivir): Yes, Tamiflu (oseltamivir) can be taken as a preventative medicine if started within 48 hrs of contact with an infected individual. It is take once daily for 10days. Discuss with your physician about appropriateness of getting a prescription.
Answered 2/22/2015
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