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A member asked:

My husband was diagnosed with type b flu. what can i do to insure the rest of us don't get it? we've already been exposed. he is on tamiflu (oseltamivir) now.

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Flu prevention : Aside from droplet precaution (hand washing, not sharing cups, covering coughs, etc), Tamiflu (oseltamivir) can also be prescribed as a one daily for 10 days preventative.

Dr Gaffney agreed

Answered 3/5/2015

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