The stockpiling and widespread use of antiviral drugs such as Tamiflu has been called into question by an important new review, writes Melissa Sweet.
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Swine flu vaccine’s image problem
Public demand for the new swine flu vaccine may be underwhelming, writes Dr Julie Leask. For people to want a vaccine they must not only believe it is safe. They must also think it is necessary.
Tamiflu-resistant swine flu found
A Danish case — where a woman given Tamiflu got swine flu anyway — has found a version of the pandemic with a mutation that is resistant to the antiviral drug.
Swine flu chaos? GPs only have themselves to blame
Sitting on our arses? I think not, writes a disgruntled health care professional.
Swine Flu: the dangers of over-reacting
There are significant costs for intervening too much, writes Claire Hooker. And yet, the data so far — especially the low virulence reported in cases outside Mexico — doesn’t look that bad.
Tips and rumours: Melbourne pharmicists doling out the Tamiflu
Pharmacists at a high-profile private hospital are flat-out filling scripts for Tamiflu, while Leader newspapers are tipped to be closing down.
