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i tested positive yesterday how do i get medication for flu?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
For influenza?: Medications such as oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu), zanamivir (Relenza), peramivir (Rapivab), or baloxavir marboxil ( Xofluza) would require a prescription from your doctor.
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