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Does taking tamiflu each day prevent novel coronavirus? i knew somebody who took tamiflu once a day to prevent the flu.
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Nope: Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is effective only against influenza viruses. It has no effect or benefit for coronavirus.
Answered 4/24/2023
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No: Tamiflu is specifically for influenza viral infection, but this is an interesting question.
Answered 5/31/2020
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Tamiflu: Tamiflu is for influenza viruses. It is not for SARS-CoV-2 ( the virus that causes COVID 19 Disease) which is a coronavirus.
Answered 5/31/2020
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