Antiviral Drugs: Seasonal Flu

Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)
Running Time: (1:17)Release Date: 09/27/2010

Many people believe that there is no treatment for a virus and that you have to let it run its course. But when it comes to influenza, there are prescription drugs that can be used for treatment. They can make our symptoms milder and make us feel better faster. These drugs are an important tool against flu especially for people at higher risk of severe illness from the flu.

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