Flu treatment visit (Tamiflu)

Sudden fever, chills, body aches, cough — antivirals work best within 48 hours; oseltamivir (Tamiflu) or Xofluza when appropriate

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD
MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed

About Flu treatment visit (Tamiflu)

Flu treatment visit (Tamiflu) is a clinical topic our editorial team has not yet expanded into a long-form overview. In general, decisions about diagnosis and treatment depend on history, severity, prior workup, and individual risk factors, and should be made with a licensed clinician who can review the specifics of your case. If you are looking for general patient education, the National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus and the CDC publish plain-language references on most conditions, and your clinician can point you to the most relevant guidelines for your situation.

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