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US says Tamiflu for the sick, not a preventive ATLANTA - Most people who get swine flu don't need prescription flu drugs, nor do the "worried well," government doctors said Tuesday as they issued new guidelines for medicines in big demand. The drugs Tamiflu and Relenza should only be used to treat people who are sick and at high risk for complications, federal health officials said.   Activities:2009 Swine Flu   Source:(AP)   2009-09-08 NY woman in 50s becomes US' 11th swine flu death NEW YORK - A woman died over the weekend of swine flu, becoming the city's second victim and the nation's 11th.   Nations:Kuwait Poland Mexico U.S. Iraq   Activities:2009 Swine Flu   Source:(AP)   2009-05-24 U.S. antiviral supplies tighten as prescriptions soar BOSTON (Reuters) - Pharmacies across the country are struggling to meet demand for antiviral medications as anxious patients rush to fill prescriptions, raising the specter of supply shortages for those who really need treatment.   Nations:Mexico   Activities:2009 Swine Flu   Source:(Reuters)   2009-05-03 Got the flu? CDC says Tamiflu may not be much help ATLANTA - The medical arsenal against the flu just got weaker. Government health officials said Friday that a leading flu medicine, Tamiflu, might not work against all cases of the flu this year. The most common flu bug right now is overwhelmingly resistant to Tamiflu, they said. The alert is "an early heads-up" for doctors. If current trends continue, they may need to change how they treat patients this flu season, said Dr. Julie Gerberding, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.   Nations:U.S.   Source:(AP)   2008-12-21 Reserving Tamiflu for workers in case of pandemic WASHINGTON - Fears of bird flu are receding and sales of the anti-flu drug Tamiflu have slumped. Now its maker is offering a deal to U.S. employers: Pay an annual fee and reserve enough to protect every worker if a new super-flu strikes.   Activities:Bird Flu Crisis   Source:(AP)   2008-06-26 Headlines US says Tamiflu for the sick, not a preventive 2009-09-08 NY woman in 50s becomes US' 11th swine flu death 2009-05-24 U.S. antiviral supplies tighten as prescriptions soar 2009-05-03 Got the flu? CDC says Tamiflu may not be much help 2008-12-21 Reserving Tamiflu for workers in case of pandemic 2008-06-26 South Korea to double Tamiflu stockpile 2008-05-10 Pandemic flu plan would put Chicago on lockdown 2008-03-10 Flu drug makers change labels over behavior issue 2008-03-05 U.S. flu season worsens as new vaccines ordered 2008-02-22 Whole new flu vaccine needed next year: WHO 2008-02-17 Flu season, and vaccine, looking worse 2008-02-15 U.S. expresses concern about vaccine as flu cases up 2008-02-11 WHO reports Tamiflu-resistant flu in U.S., Canada 2008-02-01 Drug-resistant flu is found in Europe 2008-01-31 Some ordinary flu strains resist Tamiflu in study 2008-01-28 FDA staff urge psych warnings for two flu drugs 2007-11-25 FDA: Flu drugs affecting kids' behavior 2007-11-24 Roche says 9-month sales up 12 percent 2007-10-16 China seizes Viagra in crackdown on fake drugs 2007-07-25 Tamiflu could halve pandemic flu death toll: study 2007-06-22 New flu drugs possible, but years away:experts 2007-06-20 Roche says Tamiflu capacity outstrips demand 2007-04-26 Tamiflu key to treat bird flu, avoid steroids: WHO 2007-04-22 New study finds drug-resistant flu type 2007-04-03 Tamiflu side effect concerns grow after Japan deaths 2007-03-06 Roche seeks OK for child-sized Tamiflu 2007-02-16 CDC practices for the 'Big One' 2007-02-01 U.S. not scared enough of bird flu, Senate told 2007-01-25 Moderately drug resistant form of bird flu detected in Egypt: WHO 2007-01-19 State pandemic preparations vary widely 2006-12-16 Flu virus shows a twist in the tail 2006-12-07 Roche flu drug to carry new caution in U.S. 2006-11-13 FDA: Tamiflu patients need monitoring 2006-11-13 Tamiflu prevents pneumonia in kids, study finds 2006-09-30 Improved test can detect avian or seasonal flu 2006-09-12 Low-dose Glaxo bird flu vaccine seen ready in 2007 2006-07-26 States line up for anti-flu medication 2006-07-07 U.S. sends antiviral medicine to Asia 2006-07-01 US to subsidize state purchases of Tamiflu 2006-07-01 WHO issues plan to limit bird flu outbreak in humans 2006-05-30 Indonesia confirms 36th bird flu death 2006-05-30 US ships Tamiflu supplies to Asia: health chief 2006-05-23 WHO backs dual antiviral therapy for some bird flu cases 2006-05-20 Dow ends at 6-year high 2006-04-26 Firms in Dispute Over Antiviral Drug 2006-04-17 Study: Vaccine Best to Counter Bird Flu 2006-04-04 Gilead Won't Tout AIDS Pill As Preventive 2006-03-29 Bird Flu May Arrive in U.S. This Year 2006-03-20 Bird Flu Hits Sweden; Afghans Suspect It 2006-03-15 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed 'Super Flu' Fears Grip World 2005-12-23 Got the flu? CDC says Tamiflu may not be much help 2008-12-21 Reserving Tamiflu for workers in case of pandemic 2008-06-26 Bird flu advances to France, India, Iran 2006-02-18 NY woman in 50s becomes US' 11th swine flu death 2009-05-24 U.S. antiviral supplies tighten as prescriptions soar 2009-05-03 South Korea to double Tamiflu stockpile 2008-05-10 U.S. expresses concern about vaccine as flu cases up 2008-02-11 New study finds drug-resistant flu type 2007-04-03 State pandemic preparations vary widely 2006-12-16

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