Officials Fear Flu Drug Resistance

Misuse of antivirals by panicked public could breed stronger strains of disease

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 28, 2009 6:40 AM CDT

(Newser) – Pharmacies are stocking up on Tamiflu and other anti-influenza drugs as fears grow of a swine flu outbreak, but health officials warn that the antivirals could do more harm than good if administered incorrectly. Taking the drugs in the wrong dose or for too short... Read full story »

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Misuse of antivirals by panicked public could breed stronger strains of disease

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