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Hi doctor i m suffering flu and my test report show h1n1 is negative but positive for influenza a. what is influenza a any medicine available?
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Rx early: Early in the course a medication such as Tamiflu (oseltamivir) may be given to shorten the course of illness. Drink fluids, monitor your temperature and most flu illness symptoms last less than two weeks.
Answered 3/31/2017
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