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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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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

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.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 3/31/2017

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