New research assesses use of Tamiflu, Relenza to prevent flu

Monday, August 3, 2009 - 18:21 in Health & Medicine

Two common anti-influenza drugs - Relenza and Tamiflu - appear equally effective at preventing common flu symptoms when given before infection, say researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine. However, data is lacking on the effectiveness and safety of the two drugs in vulnerable groups such as the very young and people with compromised immune systems.

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