All this homework should be done before the vaccine is recommended for use in any population, not after.
Dr. Tom Jefferson
After 72 hours, it's really too late. It really should be given 48 hours from when symptoms develop. They haven't been given a fair hearing.
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This is not a surprise and people should not be prescribing them without an accurate diagnosis or a high clinical suspicion because they know that influenza is circulating in the community. The downside of that is the cost, creating resistance, adverse events and no effectiveness. It just doesn't work.
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If you're going to use these neuraminidase inhibitors, you shouldn't be using them as a single solution. You should also use public health measures.
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There are no comparative studies on avian flu. We're not saying drugs shouldn't be given. We just don't know. The jury is out.
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