Are there drugs used to combat the epidemic?
Yes. In certain cases in which people are at high risk of developing serious illness — the elderly as well as those with chronic conditions such as diabetes, lung disease, and heart disease — the CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir (brand name Tamiflu®) and zanamivir (brand name Relenza®). Both are drugs that fend off the flu by keeping the virus from reproducing in your body. If you get sick, antiviral drugs may shorten your illness or make it milder. It’s best to start these drugs within two days of the symptoms first appearing. Check with your doctor to see if taking either of these medicines is right for you.
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