What is Tamiflu, and should I be taking it?
Tamiflu is an anti-viral medicine available by prescription. However, at this time the public health recommendation is that Tamiflu only be used if your health care provider determines you are ill with H1N1 and that you are at increased risk for complications. This strain of flu already is developing some resistance to anti-viral medications, and unnecessary use or overuse of antiviral medications may make them ineffective when they are really needed.
