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There are no shortages of Tamiflu in Utah


Last Update: 10/29 5:44 pm
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Tamiflu (pool photo, Salt Lake Tribune)
Tamiflu (pool photo, Salt Lake Tribune)
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News)  There are shortages of Tamiflu all across the country.  That's the anti-viral drug given to people who have a confirmed case of H1N1 Swine Flu. 
     Some parents in other states even report driving from pharmacy to pharmacy to find it.
     ABC 4 News did some digging to find out if that's a problem in Utah.  And, health officials say it's not.
     Utah got a supply of Tamiflu in the spring and there is still a stockpile.  Health officials say there are plenty of doses to go around.  
     The anti-viral medicine can't prevent or cure the flu.  But, it can make a patient feel better by reducing the symptoms.  Tamiflu is only available by prescription.




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