Is it a good idea to get a supply of Tamiflu now just in case?
No one can be sure that Tamiflu will be effective against a pandemic influenza virus. Tamiflu is in short supply throughout the world. Tamiflu, as is the case with many other medications, can have unwanted side effects if it is not used correctly, or may become useless if stored incorrectly. Medicines like Tamiflu are also very expensive, and you may end up spending a lot of money on a medicine that you might never need. It is important that a healthcare professional determines who needs Tamiflu. In many cases, Tamiflu may not be the appropriate medication, and may do more harm than good. Incorrect use of any medicine, such as an antibiotic or antiviral may cause the virus to become resistant to these drugs, which would make it more difficult to treat.
