Posted by 10derHeart on April 27, 2009, at 21:11:52 [reposted on April 28, 2009, at 2:42:46 | original URL]
In reply to Re: Confused about What Swine Flu Is And Meds To Treat » Larry Hoover, posted by Phillipa on April 27, 2009, at 20:57:32
Are they contradicting themselves over there?
"The new swine flu virus is sensitive to the antiviral drugs Tamiflu and Relenza. The CDC recommends those drugs to prevent or treat swine flu; the drugs are most effective when taken within 48 hours of the start of flu symptoms. But not everyone needs those drugs; many of the first people in the U.S. with lab-confirmed swine flu recovered without treatment. The Department of Homeland Security has released 25% of its stockpile of Tamiflu and Relenza to states. Health officials have asked people not to hoard Tamiflu or Relenza."
http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20090421/swine-flu-faq?page=2#treated
Remain calm. Wash your hands a few more times than usual. Pay attention to the news. Be extra cautions around folks who may be coughing or sneezing all over the place. Live your life as usual.
Those are some things I hope to do re: swine flu.
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