Availability Of Antiviral Medications For Flu Pandemic

Flu, in other words influenza, is a disease that is caused due to virus. It strikes normally during the winter. People undergo treatment as and when required. But pandemic flu is unlike the usual ones. It is a new type of flu that has different virus against which one is neither prepared nor is immune. Hence, so many deaths!

The medicine is called antiviral as a virus causes flu. But whether this antiviral will be available when the flu hits, is a big question. At present there happens to be a single manufacturer of this effective antiviral, Oseltamivir. It can face a short supply if pandemic is going to affect worldwide.

People or professionals consider keeping them in their stock in advance as a precautionary measure so that they do not face the non-availability when they are struck by flu. Antiviral drugs need to be taken under a proper guidance of a doctor. So, it cannot be purchased without a doctor’s prescription.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) feel that children happen to be the main source, in other words carrier of the flu and hence recommend concentrating on children.

The United States has acted upon by procuring Tami flu dosages in millions. It is a defensive action. Prevention has always been better than cure. This antiviral is available in four different flavors, as it was getting difficult for children to swallow the bitter medicine. Children no more need to be compelled. They comply with the necessity, as the dosages are available in better form of flavor.

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Availability Of Antiviral Medications For Flu Pandemic