Word: symmetrel
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...enough to replicate and pass their traits to the next generation. With repeated exposure, a population will become increasingly resistant, with a larger and larger proportion of the organisms showing the protective attributes. Already, U.S. health authorities recommend against using two other flu antivirals, amantadine and rimantadine (sold as Symmetrel and Flumadine, respectively), due to concerns that influenza A has become resistant. But, so far, Tamiflu resistance doesn't seem to be following the logical path. In Japan, Tamiflu prescriptions are commonplace, but researchers there continue to report low levels of drug-resistance: less than 3% this season and last...
...allocate fairly what was left, and the CDC says 58 million flu shots will be available to those who need them most. Advice for everyone else: wash your hands frequently; stay away from people who have the flu; and consider taking a prescription antiviral medicine like Tamiflu, Flumadine or Symmetrel, which can reduce your chances of getting sick...