What You Should Know About Flu Antiviral Drugs?
What You Should Know About Flu Antiviral Drugs? 1. Can the flu be treated? Yes. There are prescription medications called “antiviral drugs” that can be used to treat flu illness. 2. What should I do if I think I have the flu? If you get the flu, antiviral drugs are a treatment option. Check with your doctor promptly if you are at high risk of serious flu complications (see box below for the full list of high risk factors) and you develop flu symptoms. Flu signsand symptoms can include feeling feverish or having a fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Your doctor may prescribe antiviral drugs to treat your flu illness. 3. Should I still get a flu vaccine? Yes. Antiviral drugs are not a substitute for getting a flu vaccine . While flu vaccine can vary in how well it works, a flu vaccine is best way to help prevent seasonal flu and its potentially serious complications. Antiviral drugs are a second li...