Should I begin taking antiviral medications, such as Tamiflu, if I am planning to visit regions already affected by avian influenza A (H5N1)?
Travelers to any country with reported cases of H5N1 among birds or humans should consider scheduling an appointment with their health-care provider before leaving Canada. The risk of exposure to the virus and the decision to take a drug, such as Tamiflu, that has not yet been proven to prevent human H5N1 infections must be determined on a case-by-case basis. Only you and your health-care provider can determine that risk and the most appropriate precautions for you. Further information on the role of vaccines and antiviral is available on the Public Health Agency of Canada’s website.
Related Questions
- Should I begin taking antiviral medications, such as Tamiflu, if I am planning to visit regions already affected by avian influenza A (H5N1)?
- Should I begin taking antiviral medications such as Tamiflu® if Im planning a visit to another country known to have H1N1 flu?
- Should I begin taking antiviral medications such as Tamiflu if Im planning a visit to another country?
