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In response to "this is kind of cool: flu self-assessment. it says though you may be able to get anti-viral meds from your doc. i didn't know there was such a thing? -- (link)" by kare

Yes, have you heard of Tamiflu? I hate that doctors give it out to anyone. Some strains of flu are developing resistance.

Posted by loosilu (aka loosilu) Jan 8 '09, 09:09

and if that happens with a pandemic strain, we're so fucked.

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"Ask your doctor about Tamiflu. But first, visit our web site to learn what questions to ask to be sure you get him to prescribe our product." -- nm - Mop Jan 8, 09:15 5
- It seriously bothers me that it's given out to people who are not high risk. -- nm - loosilu Jan 8, 09:16 4
  - if it ultimately leads to resistant strains, i guess i should skip it. :( -- nm - kare Jan 8, 09:19 3
    - totally not directed at you. It sucks to have the flu. As a medical practice, I think it is a horrible idea and it should scare people. - loosilu Jan 8, 09:20 2
      - i know, i just feel a little selfish if i go there. :) besides, i'm still holding out hope that it's just a cold -- nm - kare Jan 8, 09:21 1
        
        totally understand. It's miserable. And they offer you this pill that really can make it feel better. it's the doctors and drug companies - loosilu Jan 8, 09:22
no, i've never heard of that. i see that you need to take it within 48 hours of onset of symptoms. i'm nearly there. hmm. -- nm - kare Jan 8, 09:10 12
- I would say too late. -- nm - loosilu Jan 8, 09:11 11
  - ? -- nm - kare Jan 8, 09:12 10
    - loosi, of course. -- nm - Rorschach: 03/06/09 Jan 8, 09:13
    - if you've had it that long, too late for Tamiflu. -- nm - loosilu Jan 8, 09:13 8
      - i am nearly to 48 hours, but not quite -- nm - kare Jan 8, 09:14 7
        
        I was assuming you need time to get the meds. -- nm - loosilu Jan 8, 09:14 6
        
        I know exactly what you meant and know you're not being a jerk about this, but somehow you're coming across as a kind of jerky. - mara Jan 8, 09:20 5
        
        I can see that. kare, I'm sorry. -- nm - loosilu Jan 8, 09:21 4
        
        it's all good. i just didn't understand why you said i wouldn't have time. and then i did understand why you said that. ;) -- nm - kare Jan 8, 09:24 1
        
        my tone was pretty abrupt. - loosilu Jan 8, 09:26
        
        and also ... thanks, mara. I appreciate when people tell me that. :) -- nm - loosilu Jan 8, 09:23 1
        
        YW! -- nm - mara Jan 8, 09:24
Intelligent Design strikes again. -- nm - Sarcasm Jan 8, 09:10

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