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Dr. Joe Bresee, Chief, Epidemiology & Prevention Branch, CDC Influenza Division, describes CDC's recommendations for treatment of flu, including the H1N1 virus, or swine flu. Covers priority patient groups who would be targeted for treatment in a pandemic. Provides referrals to relevant CDC resources.
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English
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To compensate for a shortage of liquid Tamiflu® (oseltamivir phosphate) for children in pharmacies, provides instruction on how to make a Tamiflu® suspension, or liquid mixture that incorporates capsules' contents, at home. Provides referrals to CDC's online flu resources.
Language
English
Description
Joseph Bresee, M.D., Chief, CDC Influenza Division's Epidemiology and Prevention Branch, explains the origins, transmission, symptoms, severity, contagiousness of, and treatments for H1N1, or swine flu. Includes CDC's recommendations for antiviral medicines. Covers health behaviors to practice if one becomes ill with swine flu, and emergency warning signs in children and in adults that require urgent medical attention.