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I took oseltamivar as prevention and at the early signs for flu is that good , what other advices do you recommend at flu season ?
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Flu vaccine : Seasonal influenza vaccine is the best idea, along with washing hands, decontamination of surfaces, and avoiding close contact with sick contacts.
Answered 11/28/2017
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