For Children 1 Year And Older Tamiflu Found To Be Effective For Treatment And Prevention Of Influenza

Tamiflu (oseltamivir) significantly reduces illness severity and duration in children one year and older, particularly if given within 24 hours of symptom onset, according to new data presented at the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Disease (WISPID) meeting in Bangkok 15-18 November. The antiviral Tamiflu was also shown to reduce the incidence of respiratory tract infections, ear infections and antibiotic use. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: Flu / SARS on November 18th, 2007